An unrestrained female patient, who was involved in a minor motor vehicle collision, refuses EMS care or transport. She is seven months pregnant and is alert and oriented. When asked, she denies any complaint. Your best action would be to:
A) Have her follow up with her obstetrician
B) Contact medical direction for instructions
C) Make contact with her obstetrician
D) Have the police witness her signing the refusal-of-care form
B) Contact medical direction for instructions
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a. 1 only b. 1 and 2 only c. 2 and 3 only d. 1, 2, and 3
The armpit is also called the ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
What is meant by "spreading the risk" among enrollees in a health insurance plan?
a. Physicians may only charge predetermined amounts for services. b. Only groups who work for large companies are covered. c. Some enrollees never use the services. d. Only certain services are paid for.
Which of the following is used for scraping tissue?
A. Dilator B. Scissors C. hemostat D. Scalpel E. Curette