You have been called for a 91-year-old woman who fell. Since your assessment reveals bruises to her body in various stages of healing and inconsistencies in information related to the fall from her family, you are suspicious of geriatric abuse. Your BEST action would be to:
A) notify the Office of Elder Affairs prior to leaving the scene.
B) quietly transport and inform the emergency department physician.
C) confront the family members regarding your suspicions.
D) have the EMS supervisor contact the patient's primary care physician.
B
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A) Place the patient on her left side B) Provide blow-by oxygen to the baby C) Call for another EMS crew D) Place the patient on the stretcher for transport
Which balance is NOT appropriate for prescription compounding?
A) class A prescription balance B) electronic balance C) counterbalance D) none of the above
Level ___ personal protective equipment would MOST likely be worn during transport of patients with the potential of secondary contamination.
A) A B) B C) C D) D
During your morning blood draws you notice a fire at the end of the hallway. What is the LAST thing you should do?
A. Activate the fire alarm or phone in the alarm. B. Rescue those who need immediate help. C. Contain the fire as much as possible. D. Extinguish if possible.