The best initial intervention for an open pneumothorax is:
a. seal the wound with a gloved hand
b. occlusive dressing taped on four sides
c. rapid recognition and transportation
d. needle decompression–second intercostal space
A
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A) Take the patient to the facility specified by the doctor B) Call the supervisor to report a HIPAA violation C) Recognize a violation of the EMTALA statute D) Ask the patient which hospital he wants to be taken to
When a patient is admitted to a skilled nursing facility, the first assessment must be recorded:
A) within 8 days of admission. B) within 48 hours of admission. C) on the day of admission. D) within 30 days of admission. E) within 10 days of admission.
Examples of ways to avoid bias, prejudice, and stereotyping include all of the following except ____
A) ask questions and encourage questions B) evaluate all information before forming an opinion C) be aware of your own values and beliefs D) adopt the beliefs of others to show you understand
Carbon dioxide gas is used as the expansion medium for uterine insufflation during a hysteroscopy
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.