Proper ________ of telephone calls, including taking messages, helps protect the physician from legal action. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


documentation
Proper documentation protects the physician if the caller takes legal action.

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A) Trendelenburg B) Fowler's C) lateral recumbent D) semi-Fowler's

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At the scene of an industrial accident, you are presented with a male patient who was exposed to a powerful pesticide in powder form. The patient states that he was moving sacks of the pesticide when one broke open, creating a cloud of powder that surrounded him, and which he then inhaled. During the incident, his face and arms became covered with the powder. At the present time, he complains of difficulty breathing and burning of his skin on his face and arms. You note that some of the pesticide remains on these areas of the body. Your first action in caring for this patient would be to:

A) Apply supplemental oxygen B) Brush off the remaining pesticide C) Flush the pesticide with copious amounts of water D) Obtain vital signs and a medical history

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________ devices, such as a display screen, printer, and other devices, enable the user to obtain data from the computer in a usable format.

A. Processing B. Input C. Output D. Visual

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The amount of EPI used in patients taking an antipsychotic should be minimized

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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