Where does the transmission of electrical impulses in the heart begin?
A. Bundle of His
B. Bundle branches
C. SA node
D. Purkinje fibers
E. AV node
Answer: C
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A) documenting the patient's consent for treatment on the prehospital care report. B) notifying the emergency physician or medical direction of the patient's consent. C) having his or her partner serve as a witness to the consent. D) asking the patient twice if it is okay to assess and treat him or her.
Which statement best describes malpractice insurance?
a. The subject is too complex to understand. b. Medical malpractice makes headlines because of the rising costs to health care providers. c. Medical malpractice insurance is not required for the medical assistant. d. Medical malpractice requires too many files and forms.
Successful performance incentive plans have several common characteristics. Which of the following is one of the most important?
A) Performance based on clear vision of the organization's goals B) Buy-in by all supervisors C) Top-down management of incentives D) Adequate budget for incentives
When transporting a patient with an indwelling catheter and bag, which of the following is appropriate?
A) Have the caregiver remove it to decrease the risk of infection. B) Ensure that it remains on the lap of the patient at all times. C) Position the bag below the level of the patient's bladder. D) Deflate the balloon to decrease the risk of accidental removal.