You have had to restrain a patient who is being involuntarily committed to a psychiatric institution. During the restraint process, the patient vomited. How should you position him on the stretcher?
A) On his stomach with head elevated
B) Left lateral recumbent
C) Prone with head turned to side
D) Supine in a semi-Fowler's position
B
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Which of the following is NOT a part of quality assurance practices in relation to pharmacies?
Pharmacy training Dress codes Hazardous drugs Infection control
Treatment for depression generally combines a course of ________ drugs with psychotherapy.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
If a circular storage tank 12 ft in diameter and 15 feet high is ¾ full with water and water is then removed from the tank at a rate of 500 GPM, approximately how many minutes would it take before the tank is completely empty?
A. 2 B. 9 C. 15 D. 19
You are preparing to perform a 12-lead ECG on a 7-year-old child. When communicating with this patient, you should:
A. avoid using technical words. B. address the parents instead of the child. C. make the parents leave the room. D. use technical words to make the child feel like a grownup.