A patient sitting in a chair has fainted. Possible acceptable actions by the phlebotomist include all of the following EXCEPT:
a. leaving the patient unattended
b. placing a cold compress on the back of the patient's neck
c. putting the patient's head between his knees
d. calling for assistance
a
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Which of the following phrases best describes the past history?
a. Any reference to a specific illness the patient has experienced regardless of the time period b. Childhood illnesses, previous surgeries or procedures, injuries, and prescribed medications or treatments the patient has undergone c. The measures taken by the patient to alleviate or change the symptoms of the current medical problem d. Childhood experiences with healthcare providers
________ A stain is a dye used in coloring microorganisms to allow for visibility under a microscope
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A patient has developed chest pain while working in his wood shop. After assessing and providing care to the patient, the chest pain remains, although his vital signs are normal. To get him to the ambulance, the EMTs must first go up a short flight of stairs from the basement to the first floor, where the front door is located. Which one of the following would be the safest for both the patient
and crew? A) The two EMTs grasp the sides of the portable stretcher and move the patient up the stairs. B) The stronger of the EMTs takes the head of the portable stretcher. C) The patient carefully walks up the stairs under the watchful assistance of the EMTs. D) The patient is carried up the stairs on the stair chair feet first.
A saddle joint allows:
A) free movement. B) two-way movement. C) no movement. D) one-way movement.