If the mechanism of injury does not appear to be significant, you should consider transporting an injured patient to a Level I trauma center if he or she:
A) is older than 45 years of age.
B) takes any kind of medication.
C) is emotionally upset or angry.
D) has a known bleeding disorder.
Answer: D) has a known bleeding disorder.
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a. Papillary hyperplasia b. Peripheral ossifying fibroma c. Squamous papilloma d. Focal epithelial hyperplasia (Heck's dis-ease) e. None of the above
What should be done if a phlebotomist notices that the specimen tubes he/she is about to use have an expiration date that has already past?
a. use the tube and document the expiration date b. use the tube and notify the doctor c. discard expired tubes and use current tubes d. report the incident to a nurse
Sterilization process monitors include mechanical, chemical, and biological methods to ensure all parameters were met
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A 22-year-old man was stabbed in the chest with a large knife. The patient is pulseless and apneic, and the knife is impaled in the center of his chest. Treatment should include:
A: removing the knife, starting CPR, and providing rapid transport. B: stabilizing the knife, starting CPR, and providing rapid transport. C: removing the knife, applying an occlusive dressing, and providing rapid transport. D: stabilizing the knife, applying an occlusive dressing, and providing rapid transport.