The key elements of a registry includes a data source (or multiple data sources) for a defined area (assume an entire country), a standardized set of items that can be repeated on a regular basis (annually for example), and feedback to the responsible health agencies.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
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Upon finding an unconscious patient at the scene of a bad accident, your next step should be to:
a. assume "implied consent" and begin to examine and treat the patient. b. delay your examination and ask other patrollers to respond as witnesses. c. delay your examination until you can locate a spouse or a friend of the patient. d. begin your assessment but not provide any treatment until another patroller arrives.
Which of the following are complications associated with the placement of an oropharyngeal airway? 1. Gagging 2. Vomiting 3. Esophageal injury 4. Dissection of the posterior pharyngeal wall
a. 1 and 4 c. 2, 3, and 4 b. 1 and 2 d. 1, 2, 3, and 4
Which of the following would be appropriate to care for an elderly patient?
A) Cut away excess clothing when trying to examine the chest. B) Recheck breath sounds after the patient has taken a few breaths. C) Apply more pressure to open the airway if the neck is stiff. D) Pad the cervical collar with extra padding to keep it snug.
If your medical practice does not have an authorization device for credit card payment, ____.
A. omit this step completely if you have seen the patient before B. it is sufficient to imprint the credit card voucher with the patient's credit card C. call the credit card company for authorization D. insist that the patient pay by cash or check E. ask the patient for verification that the payment will go through