You have arrived on the scene where a depressed patient is crying in an upstairs bedroom. When assessing her, which one of the following must be done first?
A) Obtain vital signs.
B) Determine the patient's medications.
C) Check a radial pulse.
D) Assess her for suicide risk.
C
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It is recommended that client records be kept for at least:
A) 1 year B) 1 year after a client's last appointment C) 3 years D) 7 years
Which of the following statements regarding automatic sprinkler systems is LEAST accurate?
A. The best systems are complex and difficult to operate. B. Sprinklers should utilize an inexpensive extinguishing agent. C. Intentionally set fires and obstructions may cause automatic sprinkler failure. D. Sprinklers consist of a series of discharge devices arranged to distribute sufficient quantities of water.
You are preparing to administer activated charcoal to a patient who has ingested a poison. The activated charcoal authorized by your medical director also contains a cathartic. Which of these statements would you make to the patient regarding this additive?
A) "You may experience diarrhea after taking the charcoal." B) "This charcoal will most likely give you a slight headache." C) "The additive in the charcoal may cause you to vomit." D) "If you have a heart condition, I cannot give you this medication."
Which of the following encourages the reporting of health care mistakes to patient safety organizations by making the reports confidential and providing a shield from their use in civil and criminal proceedings?
A) Patient Safety and Quality Improvement B) Deficit Reduction Act C) Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 D) Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act