Why do you think some illnesses and injuries must be reported sooner than others?
What will be an ideal response?
Some conditions are highly contagious or very dangerous. In these cases, the department of health must act quickly to contain a possible outbreak of infection.
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Infection control procedures in the workplace are identified under:
A) HIPAA. B) OSHA. C) risk management. D) quality improvement.
What message is conveyed by interrupting someone talking?
A. What they are saying is not important. B. You need to have your say. C. They should be listening to you. D. The other phone line is ringing.
A heavy dresser fell onto a 76-year-old's foot as he attempted to move it across his bedroom floor. His right foot and ankle are bruised, but he is refusing treatment or transport since it does not hurt. Which of the following statements made by the patient would be most concerning and warrant contact with medical command for further advisement?
A) "I have a history of congestive heart failure." B) "I was recently diagnosed with cataracts." C) "I have been told I have peripheral neuropathy." D) "I fell and broke my left ankle last year."
How can health professionals help clients who have a life-threatening illness and/or are dying?
A) Take care of themselves so they can help their clients B) Make sure to move their clients out of denial C) Do not honor clients' wishes that go against your beliefs D) Encourage clients to become dependent on others