According to the Doctrine of Informed Consent, in which situation is the physician NOT required to inform the patient?
A. when the doctor decides it is not necessary
B. when the patient asks the physician not to disclose the risk
C. when disclosure of risks may be detrimental to the patient
D. when risks are commonly known
Answer: D
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a. "When applying a bandage over a dressing, apply it very tightly so the bandage won't fall off." b. "If bleeding from a wound cannot be stopped initially with direct pressure, apply a bandage so you can take care of other injuries." c. "Leave the tips of the fingers or toes exposed when bandaging an arm or a leg so you can continue to assess CMS." d. "Place a bandage across the joint proximal to the wound because this helps control bleeding by applying pressure to the underlying blood vessels."
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which of the following is a small upward curve that represents the sinoatrial node impulse, wave of depolarization through the atria, and resultant contraction?
A. P wave B. S wave C. S-T segment D. Q wave E. R wave
Which of the following is least pertinent in the prehospital setting when obtaining the history of a patient with a suspected transient ischemic attack or? stroke?
A) History of diabetes
B) History of cardiovascular disease
C) Allergies
D) Medications