An elective surgery is:
A) an emergency procedure.
B) an optional surgery.
C) medically necessary but can be done at the patient's convenience.
D) none of the above.
C
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A) Sickle cell vaso occlusive crisis; administer high-concentration oxygen, IV therapy with isotonic crystalloids, and narcotics for pain control B) Sickle cell trait; administer oxygen according to pulse oximetry readings, and give a 500 mL bolus of isotonic crystalloid solution C) Sickle cell occlusive crisis; administer oxygen by nonrebreathing mask, isotonic crystalloids, and aspirin D) Sickle cell disease; administer oxygen according to pulse oximetry readings, start an IV of normal saline, and administer ketorolac for pain
While assessing a patient with a laceration to the neck, the EMT must be aware that which of the following conditions may develop?
A) Air embolus B) Deep vein embolus C) Air thrombosis D) Deep vein thrombosis
Which type of non-sampling error occurs when the sample is chosen from a nonrepresentative group of the population?
A. Selection error B. Nonresponse error C. Response error D. Inconvenience error