The classic pulse point to obtain a patient's heart rate is the ____.
A. spine
B. wrist
C. upper arm
D. ankle
Answer: B
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A. to reduce functional dead space B. to supplement the patient's inspired Vt with gas flow to match the preset Vt during spontaneous breathing modes C. to provide additional inspiratory flow when the patient's inspiratory demands increase during spontaneous breathing modes D. to supply the patient with further pressure when the patient is being administered either PSV, CPAP with PSV, or SIMV with PSV
A foreign substance in the body is called a(n) _______________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Paramedics are assessing a patient who is complaining of uncontrolled vaginal bleeding. Which of the following treatments is most appropriate for this situation?
a. Pack the vagina with gauze. b. Transport without assessing the area. c. Use a sanitation pad to control bleeding. d. Wait for a female paramedic to take over the call.
Before submitting claims that contain HIV, AIDS, and alcohol or drug abuse information, the insurance billing specialist must be certain to do what?
A. obtain verbal authorization from the patient to release this information B. use unspecified diagnostic and procedure codes to preserve the patient's privacy C. obtain written authorization from the patient to release this information D. contact the patient's insurance company to verify that the services performed for these conditions will be covered