You are first on the scene of a two-car motor vehicle collision. Two patients are entrapped in one vehicle. In the other vehicle, there is a male driver complaining of chest pain. During this time, your primary concern is:
A) Calling for additional help
B) Ensuring personal safety
C) Triaging the patients
D) Determining severity of injuries
B) Ensuring personal safety
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A) payroll administration. B) payroll accounting. C) accounts payable. D) Both A and B E) Both B and C
The tendencies of some individuals to abuse drugs may lead to increased drug ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which of the following is not a risk factor associated with the implantation of a left ventricular assist device?
a. excessive bleeding b. acute heart failure c. renal failure d. stroke
What is the best way for a health care worker to deal with a patient who has not followed the instructions given about postoperative care and who then complains about the negative consequences?
a. Advise the patient that he or she caused the problem himself or herself. b. Explain specifically what he or she should have done. c. Apologize for possibly giving unclear instructions and explain them again. d. Ask your supervisor to assist the patient.