Direct pressure has failed to control an arterial bleed on a patient's leg. The EMT's next action would be:
A) provide oxygen.
B) apply a tourniquet.
C) immediate transport.
D) splint the extremity.
B
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A(n) ____________________ is a handheld device that requires less than a drop of blood to measure the patient's glucose level.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which of the following makes up a virtual network of AHIMA members who communicate via a web-based program managed by AHIMA?
A. Board of Directors B. Engage C. Commission on Certification for Health Informatics and Information Management D. House of Delegates
The NML can be visualized as the mid-point between the IOML and AML.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
A patient is having a colposcopy procedure performed. How should the patient be instructed to prepare for the procedure?
a. NPO for 8-12 hours before the procedure. b. D/C all HTN Rx for two days prior to the procedure. c. Take three Dulcolax tablets and two containers of Miralax the day before to clear out the lower GI system. d. None of the above prep is necessary for this type of procedure.