You are treating a patient who has a very irregular pulse and respiratory distress. Which of the following would be avoided in your treatment plan?
A. Intercepting ALS en route to hospital.
B. Administration of oxygen by nonrebreather mask.
C. Keeping the AED nearby.
D. Administration of epinephrine utilizing the patient's self-injector.
Answer: D. Administration of epinephrine utilizing the patient's self-injector.
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A. awareness. B. assignment. C. adjustment. D. arrangement.
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A) Measuring monitor B) Step monitor C) Walking monitor D) Motion monitor
When medical assistants schedule patient appointments at other facilities, all of the following information should be given to the facility with the exception of the:
A) reason for the referral. B) patient name and contact information. C) referring physician. D) patient's next of kin contact information.
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A) Pain B) Tenderness C) Crepitus D) Ecchymosis