You have arrived on the scene of a 17-year-old male patient with a gunshot wound to the thigh. Police are on the scene. There is significant ongoing hemorrhage from the wound. The patient is screaming for someone to help him. Which of the following should you do first?
A) Control hemorrhage with direct pressure.
B) Perform a rapid trauma assessment.
C) Ask the police if they have searched the patient for weapons yet.
D) Begin high-concentration oxygen administration.
C
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a. ±1% error, or within 10 ml of the refer-ence value b. ±3% error, or within 50 ml of the refer-ence value c. ±5% error, or within 100 ml of the refer-ence value d. ±10% error, or within 500 ml of the refer-ence value
9. Organizations responsible for water and food purity, communicable disease control, alcohol and drug abuse control, maternal health, and licensing of various health agencies are:
A. state university medical centers. B. veterans Administration hospitals. C. county hospitals. D. state public health services. E. None of the above
A medical provider or practice manager may periodically review which of the following reports to ensure accuracy of the books?
A. Trial balance B. Accounts receivable C. Cash flow statement D. Quarterly return E. Statement of income and expense