A 31-year-old male is complaining of left-side flank pain that radiates into his groin. He is alert and oriented and the primary assessment reveals no life-threatening conditions. Given the patient's status, your next step should be to:
A) gather medical information from the family.
B) perform a rapid head-to-toe exam.
C) obtain a medical history from the patient.
D) repeat the primary assessment.
C
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After analyzing a cardiac arrest patient's heart rhythm, the AED provides a "Deliver shock" message. After clearing the patient, the AEMT's next step should be to:
A) press the shock button, and then perform CPR for two minutes. B) press the shock button, and then allow the AED to analyze the heart rhythm. C) press the shock button, and then check for the return of a pulse. D) check for a pulse, and then press the shock button if a pulse is not present.
Those who would be covered under HIPAA include
A) life insurers. B) information systems vendors. C) universities. D) all of the above.
Destruction of controlled substances requires how many witnesses?
0 1 2 3
Letters of information must have
A. A summary of lab results. B. Template format. C. Clear and complete information. D. A brief medical report.