To protect their assets from litigation, clinicians obtain ______ insurance.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


malpractice

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The study of body movement is the field of:

a. biomechanics b. kinesiology c. ergonomics d. anthropometry

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In the context of the types of insurance, which of the following is a federal health insurance program that is for the aged and disabled?

A. Medicare B. Sovereign immunity C. Medicaid D. Managed care

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A 26-year-old female who is 34 weeks pregnant is experiencing a seizure. Her husband tells you that her blood pressure has been high and that she had been complaining of a headache for the past few days. You should:

A. place her on her side, administer high-flow oxygen, and transport. B. insert an oral airway and ventilate her with a bag-valve mask. C. administer oral glucose for presumed hypoglycemia and transport. D. elevate her legs to improve brain perfusion and keep her warm.

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You are preparing to conduct a 12-lead ECG on a patient. As you are gathering your supplies, you notice that five of the electrodes are made by one company and the other five electrodes are made by another company. What is your next step?

A. Tell the patient to come back at another time when you have all the equipment. B. Tell your immediate supervisor that you couldn't conduct the 12-lead ECG procedure. C. Find a complete set of 10 electrodes that are the same. D. Conduct the 12-lead ECG with the electrodes present.

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