Which term best defines infections acquired during hospitalization?
A) Nosocomial infections
B) Community infections
C) Morbidity
D) Comorbidity
A
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When encountering a patient exhibiting bizarre or irrational behavior, the paramedic should:
a. Always assume the incident to be a psychotic episode and involve police assistance with restraining the patient b. Assume that the patient behavior is a regular occurrence and only provide transport at the request of the family c. Always consider metabolic and treatable causes d. Utilize chemical and physical means of restraint prior to initiating any other treatment modalities
After transferring care of a 77-year-old female to the ED nurse, the patient informs her that she has a history of heart problems and is having chest pain. On scene and throughout transport, the patient denied any complaint, despite your repeated inquiry. This has greatly upset your partner since he feels the patient made him look foolish in front of the emergency department staff. Based on your
knowledge of her age group, what explanation would you give your partner? A) "It is very common for patients in this age group not to tell you everything because most have some form of early dementia." B) "In the older population, most do not trust young people with personal information, such as their medical history." C) "This happens very frequently with people in this age group, so you must accept it and not get upset." D) "Many times persons in this age group will not be forthcoming with all that is going on because they are scared of losing their independence."
Which of the following characteristics has recently changed when defining the family Enterobacteriaceae for 10 minutes?
A) Reduce nitrates to nitrites B) Ferment glucose C) Oxidase negative D) Gram-negative rods
The somatic nervous system controls
A) glandular secretions. B) skeletal muscles. C) organ muscle. D) the heart.