The physical examination of a sexual assault victim should be:
A. limited to a brief survey for life-threatening injuries.
B. as detailed as possible so all injuries can be documented.
C. performed in the presence of at least two police officers.
D. deferred until the patient can be evaluated by a physician.
Answer: A. limited to a brief survey for life-threatening injuries.
You might also like to view...
Which response shows that the EMT is correctly assessing motor function in the arms of a patient with a potential spine injury?
A) "Can you tell me which finger I am touching?" B) "I need you to flex both arms across your chest." C) "I am going to move your arm; tell me if it hurts." D) "I am going to feel for a pulse in your wrist."
____________________ is the best and safest drug to use to decrease preload.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The interval that begins at the QRS complex and ends at the apex of the T wave is which of the following?
A) Relative refractory period B) Absolute refractory period
Which of the following tests would help differentiate ET from other causes of thrombocytosis?
a. Coagulation screening b. Platelet function c. Liver enzymes d. D-dimer