A 43-year-old male is entrapped in a car that struck a tree at a high rate of speed. He suffered blunt trauma to the chest and has a decreased level of consciousness. In this situation, which one of the following is the best reason to transfer the patient by helicopter to the hospital?
A) The helicopter base is only one mile away.
B) More expeditious transfer than ground
C) A family member on scene requests it.
D) Death of the car's driver occurred.
B
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He states that he does not understand what is wrong with paper charts and that he is worried about the privacy of his medical information. Discuss why Mr. Johnston might be upset and how Elizabeth should deal with the situation. What might she tell Mr. Johnston to make him feel more confident regarding the electronic medical record system? What will be an ideal response?
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What will be an ideal response?
Which question is BEST asked in attempting to determine the degree of sensation in the hand of a patient who has suffered an elbow injury?
A. Does your hand feel as though it is asleep? B. Can you tell me what finger I am touching? C. Can you tell me if you have paresthesia in your hand? D. Do you have feeling in your hand?
Motor nerves of the peripheral nervous system are responsible for:
A. carrying impulses from the body to the brain. B. sensations such as pain, temperature, and pressure. C. involuntary functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure. D. carrying commands from the central nervous system to the muscles.