A patient's refusal to have tests, x-rays, or vaccinations can be defined as ________.
A. Falsifying information
B. Fraud
C. Contributory negligence
D. Release of information
Answer: C
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A)On-the-job training B)Attending formal in-class training C)Taking the training program offered by a professional company D)All of the above
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A) cellar fire. B) attic fire. C) kitchen fire. D) electrical fire.
A severely hypothermic patient is in cardiac arrest. Most studies indicate that for patients who have been submerged in cold water for more than one hour, you should:
a. start cardiopulmonary resuscitation. b. focus on rewarming and rapidly transporting the patient. c. provide ventilations but not compressions. d. do nothing because there is no chance such patients will survive.
A patient's response to an emergency is determined by:
A) the type of illness or injury that is involved. B) the patient's personal methods of adapting to stress. C) the patient's inherent ability to accept the situation. D) the paramedic's perception of the patient's condition.