The rapid secondary assessment of a male patient who was ejected from a motorcycle indicates instability and pain on palpation to the pelvic area. What is the EMT's primary concern related to this injury?
A) Risk for infection
B) Internal blood loss
C) Severe pain
D) Pelvic or hip fracture
B
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Which of the following does not belong on a prescription label?
A. Address of the prescriber's office B. Signa C. Prescriber's DEA number D. Signature of the pharmacist
Who will provide incentive payments to doctors for using a certified EHR product and demonstrating meaningful use?
A. HIPPA B. CMS C. AMA D. IOM
As defined in the chapter, violence refers to
A. using excessive physical force that can cause harm or destruction. B. any form of assault grounded in human instinct. C. any physical actions that are motivated by strong feelings. D. actions that are both irrational and strategic.
Governmental and accrediting entities utilize the data supplied to them by health care providers and organizations to assess compliance with
A. laws. B. regulations. C. accrediting standards. D. all of the above.