A male soccer player was struck in the head with a soccer ball. Players state that he was dazed for several seconds following the impact and then asked the same questions over and over. Presently, he is conscious and oriented to person, but confused to place and time. He also has a reddened area to the side of his head and face. As you proceed with your assessment, his memory continues to
improve. Based on these findings, the AEMT should suspect which one of the following injuries?
A) Cerebral contusion
B) Open head injury
C) Epidural hematoma
D) Concussion
D
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The EMT would use the sterile scissors found in the OB kit to cut which of the following?
A) Towels to create a sterile field B) Umbilical cord C) Patient's clothing D) Amniotic sac (if not ruptured)
When blood is centrifuged, the red layer below the buffy coat consists of ________ red blood cells.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The comprehensive functional assessment of each patient must be reviewed by the interdisciplinary team for relevancy at least every 18 months
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A ________occurs when a procedure and a diagnosis are not correctly linked, in the opinion of the payer.
A. development B. redetermination C. determination D. medical necessity denial