Your coworkers would like to purchase a scoop (orthopedic) stretcher with some grant money. Before the purchase can be authorized, you have been asked to inform the purchasing committee of how this piece of equipment will benefit the service as well as enhance patient care. Your response would be:
A) "The scoop stretcher is good for moving patients from confined areas."
B) "The scoop stretcher does not require straps to secure the patient."
C) "The scoop stretcher is considered the best device for patients with a possible spinal injury."
D) "The scoop stretcher is much more comfortable than a wheeled stretcher."
A) "The scoop stretcher is good for moving patients from confined areas."
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
You are preparing a 24-year-old male for transport to the hospital after he stated that he wanted to kill himself. The patient's father pulls you aside and tells you that his son repeatedly has been in the hospital for suicidal statements but is then released and comes home and the whole cycle repeats itself. He is worried that one day his son will actually commit suicide and wonders if there is anything he can do to decrease the chance of this happening. In regard to the most common means by which people commit suicide, you should respond by saying:
A) "Lock up all of the household cleaning products, since these are commonly ingested poisons during suicide attempts." B) "The chance of your son committing suicide is low since he has never actually attempted it." C) "I would suggest gathering up all guns and weapons and removing them from the house." D) "It would be best to get rid of all the beer, wine, and alcohol in the house."
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A. $1 billion B. $100 billion C. $150 billion D. $225 billion E. $500 billion
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A) S. lamina B) S. pellicle C) S. Mutans D) S. coli