For hospitals that use JC accreditation for deemed status purposes, a preanesthesia evaluation is completed and documented by an individual qualified to administer anesthesia within
A. 24 hours prior to surgery or a procedure requiring anesthesia services
B. 48 hours prior to surgery or a procedure requiring anesthesia services
C. 48 hours after registration or admission to the hospital
Answer: B. 48 hours prior to surgery or a procedure requiring anesthesia services
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What will be an ideal response?
The primary goal of the ALS provider in home care situations is to identify and treat any _________________________-_________________________ problems
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Your patient is a 37-year-old man who tripped while walking down a hill and now has a painful, deformed right leg. Your assessment reveals that the foot is cold and mottled in appearance. You cannot detect a pulse in the foot or ankle. Which of the following is the BEST course of action?
A) Gently attempt to straighten the leg to regain a pulse before splinting. B) Transport rapidly to the nearest trauma center. C) Explain to the patient that, because you cannot detect circulation in his foot, his leg will most likely have to be amputated above the site of the injury. D) Splint the leg in the position in which it was found and transport without delay.
The UL is always higher than the EAR
Indicate whether the statement is true or false