An intoxicated 72-year-old male with an alcoholic history has fallen at home and has a laceration on the back of his head. He states that he does not want treatment and becomes combative when you try to talk to or assess him. What is your next best course of action?
A) Transport him against his will, but do not provide treatment
B) Have him sign a refusal of care form
C) Contact medical direction
D) Transport him by permission of family
C) Contact medical direction
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a. Trachea, bronchi, larynx, pharynx b. Pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi c. Bronchi, trachea, pharynx, larynx d. Larynx, pharynx, trachea, bronchi
When filing alphabetically, Mac and Mc can be filed either alphabetically as they occur or grouped together, depending on the preference of the office.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Health care facilities have an obligation to their communities, especially at-risk members of the community, which include all of the following groups except:
a. The blind and visually impaired. b. The homebound elderly. c. Nursing home residents. d. Those dependent on public transportation.
What is the normal range of urine specific gravity?
a. 1.000–1.003 b. 1.001–1.003 c. 1.005–1.030 d. 1.035–1.35