As you approach a patient, you observe a 1-inch circle of dark blood on his shirt. He appears confused, pale, and diaphoretic. Which one of the following should you do first?
A) Apply oxygen.
B) Cut his shirt.
C) Assess his airway.
D) Treat for shock.
C
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The ________ should be reported in the medical record in the patient's own words with quotation marks around them.
A. chief complaint B. description of present illness C. assessment of body systems D. family medical history
A class A fire is fueled by:
A. electricity B. ordinary combustible materials C. liquids D. gases
Using the neurodevelopmental treatment frame of reference, evaluation reports will focus on
A) Occupations B) Client factors C) Performance patterns D) Performance skills
An alert and oriented male patient with chest discomfort refuses treatment and transport to the hospital. He is angry with his family for calling 911 and refuses to sign the refusal form despite several requests. Which one of the following is your next best action?
A) Contact the police to place the patient into protective custody. B) Have a family member sign as a witness to the father's refusal. C) Call dispatch on a recorded telephone line and notify them of the situation prior to departing the scene. D) Carefully restrain the patient and place him on the stretcher for transport.