While caring for a critically injured patient at the scene of a motor vehicle crash, an emergency physician bystander stops at the scene to assist. Which of the following procedures performed by the physician would require the physician to accompany the patient to the hospital in the ambulance?
A) ECG interpretation
B) A pericardiocentesis
C) Orotracheal intubation
D) Intraosseous cannulation
Answer: B) A pericardiocentesis
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The two major portions of the skull are the:
A) frontal bone and ilium. B) atlas and axis. C) manubrium and mandible. D) cranium and face.
Axillary crutches must be fitted properly for the patient's ________, comfort, and recovery
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A __________________ goes into effect only if a patient is terminally ill and death is imminent
a. living will b. health care surrogate c. health care power of attorney d. durable power of attorney
Any patient education the medical assistant does in the office must be done:
A) under the direction of the physician. B) under the direction of the parent or guardian. C) under the direction of the office manager. D) at his or her own discretion.