You notice that your elderly patient has multiple bruises and minor skin tears on her arm after striking it on a doorway as she walked through it. You determine her injuries are likely due to:
A) loss of elasticity and thickness of the skin. B) liver spots or age spots on her arm.
C) self-abuse due to clinical depression. D) her inability to take care of herself.
A
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You are transporting a patient with chest pain to the hospital emergency department. In regard to possible fibrinolytic therapy, what should you relay during your hospital report as a possible relative contraindication to this therapy?
A) Blood glucose level of 80 mg/dL B) Use of anticoagulant medication C) History of previous heart attack D) Allergy to aspirin and penicillin
A lower leg prosthesis is called the ________. It includes a prosthetic knee and shin system controlled by a microprocessor.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Only an identified representative from a medical practice can authorize a prescription. 2. It is not necessary to document in the patient record when you call a prescription to a pharmacy. 3. It is okay to tell a patient to use a medication that was prescribed for a previous condition. 4. If the patient does not wish to speak to the physician concerning an emergency issue, it is not necessary to notify the physician about the call. 5. It is not necessary to return to a caller that you have put on hold until you have the answer to his/her question.
List two examples of restricted participation