Which is NOT recommended for the treatment of a patient suspected of experiencing a cerebrovascular accident (CVA)?
a. Provide basic life support as required.
b. Monitor vital signs.
c. Administer a thrombolytic agent.
d. Administer oxygen.
c. Administer a thrombolytic agent.
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You are caring for numerous patients in the treatment section at the scene of a school shooting. During secondary triage, you encounter a patient wearing a yellow tag. Her level of consciousness is markedly diminished and she is breathing inadequately. You should:
A) recategorize her as an immediate patient, begin treatment, and notify the transportation officer. B) downgrade her triage status to expectant because of the numerous other patients that also require treatment. C) remove the yellow tag, replace it with a red tag, and continue secondary triage of the other patients in the section. D) provide aggressive basic airway management for 5 minutes and recategorize her as an expectant patient if she does not improve.
When removing a vehicle's roof, you must FIRST:
A) cut the vehicle posts farthest away from the patient. B) remove all glass to prevent it from falling on the patient. C) break the safety glass of the window closest to the patient. D) remove at least one door so patient assessment can begin.
Which statement is not true concerning the medical assistant's role?
A) Medical assistants must be aware of their ethical boundaries. B) The medical assistant helps maintain patient security and trust. C) The behavior of the medical assistant does not affect a patient's decision to return to the medical practice for care. D) Medical assistants represent the medical office.