A patient has been shot three times in the abdomen and has massive internal hemorrhage and blood loss. Which treatment will give this patient the best chance at survival?

A) High-concentration oxygen
B) Stopping the bleeding
C) Positive pressure ventilation
D) Paramedic intervention for pain management


B) Stopping the bleeding

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What is the foundation of the therapeutic relationship?

a. Maintaining the power differential b. Creating a healing atmosphere c. Creating friendship and emotional support d. Taking responsibility for the client's healing

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The force that occurs between two surfaces moving against each other, which increases when the moving surfaces are rougher and decreases when they are smoother, is ____________

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The word health in the designation Protected Health Information, is used to identify:

a. what information relates to a person's health. b. information used in the setting of health care. c. protected insurance information. d. accountability of insurance companies.

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What is the most important criterion used by the medical assistant when choosing which patient position should be used for a particular exam?

A) One that is most comfortable for the patient B) One that is conducive to the type of exam being performed C) One that is easy to place the patient in D) None of the above

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