Paramedics are responding to a male patient who is complaining of pain in the genitalia region after being hit by a baseball. When assessing this patient, which of the following would be an inappropriate method of performing an examination?
a. Have bystanders in the room to serve as witnesses.
b. Have the patient examine himself and tell the paramedic if there are any abnormalities.
c. Maintain the patient's privacy as much as possible.
d. Try to have at least two rescuers present.
Answer: a. Have bystanders in the room to serve as witnesses.
You might also like to view...
Your patient is a 26-year-old female with a history of ectopic pregnancies. She has called 911 for extreme abdominal pain and she is concerned that she has another ectopic pregnancy. Her vital signs are pulse 118, respirations 20, and blood pressure 100/76. Which of the following is true regarding ectopic pregnancies?
A) It usually occurs during the second trimester. B) The fallopian tubes cannot stretch to accommodate a fetus. C) It may cause painless bright red bleeding. D) The fertilized egg usually implants in the wall of the uterus.
Treatment for hearing loss caused by the gradual deterioration of the sensory receptors in the cochlea include ________.
A. hearing aids B. diuretic drugs C. oral antibiotics D. All of these
Which of the following ingredients is found in dental paste (Orabase)?
a. carboxymethylcellulose b. rubber base c. gum arabic d. adhesive
Which of the following claim forms are POA indicators required to be reported on?
A. 837 B. Neither UB-04 nor 837 C. Both UB-04 and 837 D. UB-04