A nurse stops by the scene of an auto accident. She helps a conscious patient to remain calm and provides basic first aid to the patient. The patient later sues the nurse for malpractice. What state law will probably be used in the nurse's defense?
A. Informed consent rules
B. Medical practice act
C. Emergency rules of the road
D. Nursing practice act
E. Good Samaritan Act
Answer: E
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Reasoning is:
A) Forming conclusions based on coherent and logical thinking. B) Coming up with an explanation that people will accept. C) Postponing or delaying action. D) An excuse for making a mistake. E) None of the above.
If looking at the right eye of a patient and assigning clock positions of 12, 3, 6, and 9 o'clock to the rectus eye muscles, which of the following would be CORRECT?
a. 12 = superior; 3 = medial; 6 = inferior; 9 = lateral b. 12 = superior; 3 = lateral; 6 = inferior; 9 = medial c. 12 = inferior; 3 = medial; 6 = lateral; 9 = superior d. 12 = inferior; 3 = lateral; 6 = medial; 9 = superior
Temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure are recorded as the patient's
A) vital signs. B) prognosis. C) diagnosis. D) chief complaint.