In professional practice, the term evidence specifically describes
a. All information that therapists collect and organize systematically.
b. Any personal knowledge the therapist has about the client.
c. Comments by the client about dreams and personal experiences.
d. The process for maintaining client privacy and confidentiality.
Answer: a
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An EMT is on the scene of a 48-year-old male patient complaining of chest pain. He has nitroglycerin prescribed and available. After performing the primary and secondary assessments, the EMT contacts medical control and is ordered to assist the patient in taking his nitroglycerin. Carefully, the EMT performs the "five rights" and checks the expiration before administering the medication. The
patient states the medicine is not helping his pain. The patient also states he does not have a headache. Reassessment of the patient's vital signs shows no change in blood pressure. The EMT suspects the nitro is not working because the: A) medication is expired. B) medication is not nitroglycerin. C) medication was somehow rendered inert. D) EMT only gave one tablet instead of two.
A train carrying radioactive materials has derailed. The radiation safety officer informs you that you will be receiving a 31-year-old man who was exposed to the radioactive material. As such, you should recognize that:
A) the patient will be vomiting and will have lost his hair. B) the patient will require immediate decontamination. C) the patient represents no contamination threat to you. D) you will need special clothing to protect yourself from radiation.
You are transporting an unresponsive 31-year-old female patient who suffered cardiac arrest. On scene, Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs) shocked the patient once with the AED and she regained a pulse. She remains unresponsive and has shallow respirations. Ventilation is being provided with a bag-valve mask. An EMR has agreed to ride to the hospital with you to provide assistance in caring for the patient. Which set of instructions given to the EMR next is most appropriate?
A) "Place the patient in semi-Fowler's position so her airway is clear if she vomits." B) "Leave the AED on the patient, even though she is breathing and has a pulse." C) "Please check the patient's breathing and pulse every 5 minutes." D) "Place the patient on a nonrebreather mask with 15 liters per minute of oxygen."