A patient has fallen in his upstairs bathroom and is on the floor when you arrive. Your assessment shows no immediate threat to his airway, breathing or circulatory status, however, he does have deformity and bruising to his left hip
He complains of excruciating pain to the same area. In this situation, you should recognize the need for what category of move?
A) Emergency
B) Urgent
C) Critical
D) Non-urgent
Answer: D
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A. Aseptic technique B. Anesthesia C. Robotics D. Blood transfusions
Rx: Calcium gluconate 1.5 mEq. If the strength of the stock vial is 4.65 mEq/10mL, ________ mL would be drawn up for the dose
A) 2.3 B) 3.2 C) 3.6 D) 2.8
Which of the following provided federal funding for EMS system development?
A) Emergency Medical Services Act of 1973 B) Highway Safety Act of 1970 C) Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act D) National Research Council Act
Section III of the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting includes guidelines for the __________
a. coding and reporting of outpatient diagnoses (e.g., physician offices) b. reporting of additional diagnoses (e.g., coexisting conditions, complications) c. selection of the principal diagnosis for nonoutpatient settings (e.g., nursing facility) d. structure and convention of the classification, including general guidelines