When responding to a call for an elderly patient, which one of the following guidelines should you keep in mind?
A) Violence is virtually never a risk when responding to elderly patients.
B) Confusion and loss of memory are normal parts of aging.
C) Assume that the elderly have normal hearing and mental status until it appears otherwise.
D) Elderly patients rarely, if ever, make suicide attempts.
C
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NIMS places heavier emphasis on prevention and preparedness than does NIIMS
a. True b. False
Which of the following is a type of adjunctive therapy that aids in the mobilization of airway se-cretions through high-frequency percussive breaths applied inside the patient's airways?
a. Intrapulmonary percussive ventilation b. Continuous positive airway pressure c. Expiratory positive airway pressure d. Positive expiratory pressure
Heat stress can lead to ____, a condition that is almost always fatal.
A. rebound hypothermia B. heat stroke C. cardiac arrest D. electrolyte depletion
Which clause of the PPACA levies a fine against individuals who are not covered by a health insurance policy?
a. Shared Responsibility Clause b. Lifetime Dollar Limits Clause c. Health Insurance Exchange Clause d. Medicaid Eligibility Clause