Biomedical equipment technicians operate the heart-lung machines during open-heart surgery
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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Which statement indicates an understanding of the EMT's prehospital role in caring for the patient in shock secondary to significant soft tissue trauma?
A) "The job of the EMT is to assume a trauma patient is in shock and get him or her to the hospital as quickly as possible." B) "Because shock is a life-threatening condition, it is important that the EMT identify the exact cause so proper care can be given." C) "If shock is in its early stage, it is not yet life-threatening and the EMT can take more time in assessing and treating the patient." D) "Since trauma is best treated in the hospital, the EMT should provide care to maintain perfusion to the vital organs and transport."
All medical records are considered the property of the physician; however, the information they contain belong to the patient and are regarded as ________. The patient's written consent is required to release them.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Amy Shaw is a 45-year-old female who is seen today due to pain in the left wrist after falling from a ladder last evening. The arm is swollen but she has full range of motion. She has a history of hypertension and had an appendectomy in 2001. In 2010 she had an arthroscopy of her right knee, which revealed a torn meniscus, which was repaired. She is allergic to sulfa drugs. She is currently on HCTZ for her hypertension. An x-ray of her left arm was done. The doctor diagnoses left arm sprain. She is to wear a wrist splint and take ibuprofen as needed.The patient's medication list includes ________.
What will be an ideal response?
According to the rights of medication administration, what is the correct procedure prior to administering a medication?
A. Allow the patient to leave immediately after receiving an allergy shot B. Ask the patient to tell you her name and double-check the administration route C. If ordered tablets are not available, give the equivalent in liquid form D. Call the patient's name and check the dose ordered with the dose being given E. Ask the patient to tell you her name and check the label three times