A patient with a history of diabetes is slightly confused and irritable. According to family members, he accidentally took too much insulin this morning and did not eat breakfast. Since he is conscious with an intact gag reflex, medical direction has ordered you to administer oral glucose. Which one of the following BEST represents the indication for the medication?
A) High blood sugar
B) Confusion and irritability
C) Intact gag reflex
D) Authorization by medical direction
B
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A) 0.5 mL B) 250 mL C) 500 mL D) 750 mL
A dead body is found in a vehicle parked on the side of the road. The vehicle was not damaged. A lot of blood can be seen on the front seat. The investigation team has not arrived. You have set up a primary perimeter. A reporter merely wants to walk over to the vehicle and "take a quick photograph.". You should:
a. restrict access so as not to disturb the crime scene. b. have the reporter arrested for interfering with your work. c. let the reporter take the picture since you have no right to restrict access. d. take the picture for them.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word