Why is it important not to place your hands around a resident's trunk or under a resident's arms when transferring her or him?
What will be an ideal response?
It is important not to do this because the resident’s bones might be fragile, resulting in a fracture or a dislocated shoulder.
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Which of the following signs should an OEC Technician detect during a secondary assessment of a critically injured patient?
a. Decreased level of responsiveness b. Weak carotid pulse and clammy skin c. Inadequate respiratory effort d. Bruising and tenderness to the abdomen
What was the focus of health care during the early part of the twentieth century?
a. Discovery of external cardiac pacing b. Maternal and child health c. Implementing Medicare d. Reducing the impact of HIV/AIDS
Explain the significance of a unique identifier for each patient in a hospital setting.
What will be an ideal response?
Explain why there is a need for patient recall lists.
A. The patients need to be reminded about their already-scheduled appointments. B. It is difficult for the patient and the physician to know their schedules a year in advance. C. The Office Hours program does not allow the user to schedule appointments over one year in advance. D. All of these are correct.