The part of the skeleton that is made up from the skull and spinal column is called the:
A) boney skeleton. B) appendicular skeleton.
C) axial skeleton. D) torso.
C
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Which of the following should a medical assistant always do?
a. Always protect the patient's modesty. b. Assist any patient who is unable to remove his or her clothing. c. Knock before entering an examination room. d. All of the above
Your patient is a 43-year-old female with a history of peanut allergy. She is complaining of dizziness after eating a casserole that she later discovered contained peanuts. Your physical examination reveals warm, diaphoretic skin; a blotchy, red rash covering her chest and arms; and lung sounds that are clear and equal bilaterally. HR = 122, BP = 124/76, RR = 15 and regular, SaO2 = 97%. In
addition to providing oxygen, appropriate treatment for this patient includes: A) IV of NS wide open, epinephrine 1:1000 SC, diphenhydramine IV. B) IV with crystalloid solution such as lactated Ringer's or normal saline. C) IV with crystalloid solution such as lactated Ringer's or normal saline, epinephrine 1:1000 SC, diphenhydramine IV. D) IV with crystalloid solution such as lactated Ringer's or normal saline, epinephrine 1:1000 SC, diphenhydramine IV, nebulized albuterol.
Your patient is unable to tell you what day it is or the last time he ate. You are unsure if he is always like this or if this is a new onset of altered mental status. You should first:
A. perform a physical assessment to check for traumatic injuries. B. check his medications to see if he has been taking them as directed. C. interview family members and caregivers about his normal mental status. D. assume this is normal for the patient but still persuade him to see his physician.
What organization created a set of professional qualification standards through a technical committee process?
A) National Professional Qualification System B) National Fallen Firefighters Council C) National Fire Protection Association D) National Fire Service Safety Council