Explain why it is important for health care professionals to stay informed about new developments


The health care field is always changing as new knowledge and treatments are discovered. To keep your knowledge current, it is important to learn about new developments by reading professional journals, attending staff development, and becoming active in community health organizations and professional associations.

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Hippocrates stressed the body's healing nature, formed clinical descriptions of diseases, and discovered the ability to identify some diseases by listening to the chest.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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An intoxicated 24-year-old female has been struck by lightning and is conscious but confused. Which one of the following assessment findings should the EMT investigate first?

A) Burns to both arms B) Irregular heartbeat C) Deformity to the left wrist D) Unequal pupils

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The subsections under Anesthesia in the CPT code book are organized by:

A) type of surgery or procedure. B) time under anesthesia. C) body site. D) type of drug administered.

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Research should be permitted to begin or continue if there are indications that the research will serve the greater good,.even when researchers believe that death or permanent disability could occur for a small number of participants.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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