A sphygmomanometer is used to measure blood pressure
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
TRUE
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Notes that record the session-by-session history of a client's visits are called:
A) Intake notes B) Continuing session notes C) Progress notes D) Discharge notes
Movement initiation and inhibition are controlled by the:
a. Basal ganglia b. Cerebellum c. Primary motor cortex d. Supplementary motor area (SMA)
A 27-year-old male was involved in an altercation and was struck in the ribs with a baseball bat. Assessment reveals intact skin with noted bruising to the right lateral chest. When palpating this area, pain, instability, and crepitus are all observed. The patient also complains of difficult and painful breathing. The EMT would recognize:
A) thoracic injury secondary to penetrating trauma. B) chest injury caused by blunt trauma. C) pulmonary injury caused by penetrating trauma. D) chest wall injury caused by acceleration forces.
Another EMT tells you that he had a call the previous shift in which he thinks a 5-year-old boy may be the victim of abuse since he had bruises on both upper legs. However, he did not communicate this to anyone nor transport the patient. Your best response would be:
A) "If you do not take steps to report this, you can be punished in a court of law." B) "Let's see if we can go back to the house to make a better assessment of the situation." C) "This sounds more like neglect and not physical abuse, as such, there is not much to do at this point." D) "Bruises in this area are very typical for an active 5-year-old making abuse not likely."