Which of the following is NOT one of the common elements of Good Samaritan laws offering protection to people who assist at scenes of medical emergencies?
A) The person acted in good faith.
B) The person was not grossly negligent.
C) The person accepted no payment for his services.
D) The person attempted to contact qualified emergency personnel.
D
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A. blood culture B. culture and sensitivity C. bronchoscopy D. chest radiograph
You are at a friend's house when her mother begins having acute pains in her abdomen. You know that sudden acute abdominal pain may indicate an emergency, so you immediately call EMS. While waiting for their arrival, what can you do to make your friend's mother more comfortable?
A. Apply a cold compress to her abdomen. B. Apply heat to her abdomen. C. Offering her a light meal. D. Encourage her to lie on her back with her knees flexed. E. Encourage her to lie on her side.
Which two angulations are critical to producing quality bitewing radiographs?
What will be an ideal response?
You are pulling into the hospital with a patient with a behavioral emergency who continually seeks treatment at this particular hospital. Before you can unload the patient, a physician comes out and tells you that you must take the patient to another hospital and that he can't be seen here. This is best classified as a(n):
A) violation of the patient consent. B) HIPAA violation. C) violation of the Ryan White CARE Act. D) EMTALA violation.