Your assessment of a middle-aged female with chest pressure reveals that she is confused, is diaphoretic, and has a blood pressure of 70/50 mm Hg. In caring for this patient, it is MOST important for you to:
A) request an ALS unit to respond to the scene.
B) assist her with her nitroglycerin if she has any.
C) reassess her vital signs at least every 5 minutes.
D) prepare for immediate transport to the hospital.
Answer: D) prepare for immediate transport to the hospital.
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____ is a legal term that means for every emergency medical incident, an emergency responder should treat the patient in the same manner as would another emergency responder with the same training.
A. Consent B. Standard of care C. First response D. Consistency
Pathologists specialize in
A) diagnosing disease by studying changes in organs, tissues, and cells B) diseases and disorders of the heart and blood vessels C) diseases and disorders of the skin D) pregnancy, childbirth, and diseases of female reproductive organs
Dania Newman sees Dr. Anderson for her scheduled psychotherapy session. Dr. Anderson notes Dania is in crisis, and the session lasts 45 minutes. What is/are the correct code(s) for this session?
A. 90839, 90840 B. 90849 C. 90832, 90833 D. 90839
In 2001, the ______ (IOM) released a report stating that between 44,000 and 98,000 Americans die each year due to medical errors.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).