When assessing and treating a 15-year-old female patient for abdominal pain, the EMT must remember that:
A) The patient probably will be scared and most likely to answer questions when her mother or father is present
B) There is no need to ask about sexual activity since the complaint is abdominal pain
C) If the patient has experienced menstruation, the EMT should leave the assessment to the emergency physician at the hospital
D) A parent's or guardian's consent should be obtained prior to assessment and treatment
D) A parent's or guardian's consent should be obtained prior to assessment and treatment
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A. violence. B. infection. C. seizure activity. D. athletics.
It is recommended to treat latissimus dorsi together with:
a. Teres major b. Teres minor c. Serratus anterior d. Serratus posterior
The Certified Medical Billing Specialist (CMBS) certification is awarded through the:
A) American Health Information Management Association. B) Medical Association of Billers. C) National Center for Competency Testing. D) National Healthcareer Association.
Which of the following pieces of legislation established procedures for drug applications as well as investigational drugs?
Kefauver-Harris Amendment Durham-Humphrey Amendment Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act