During the scene size-up on a call for a patient with penetrating trauma due to a stab wound, which of the following should you do?
A) Collect anything that could be used as evidence.
B) Check for weapons on or near the patient.
C) Try to find out in which direction the assailant fled.
D) Assume that the patient has no weapons if law enforcement is on the scene.
B
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A) abortion. B) cesarean delivery. C) dilation and curettage. D) hysterectomy.
Assessment of a 4-year-old reveals him to be unresponsive with no spontaneous respirations or pulse. Your immediate action would be to:
A) attach the automated external defibrillator. B) transfer to stretcher and immediately transport. C) begin rescue breathing at 20 per minute. D) start chest compressions.
Which of these terms refers to coexisting conditions?
A. hospital-acquired B. emergency C. comorbidities D. complications
National Patient Safety Goals were implemented by the Joint Commission to keep patients safe
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.