Why should you explain health agency procedures to each new patient?
Explaining procedures lets the patient know what to expect, relieves any fears of the unknown, and lessens the likelihood of a misunderstanding.
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A __________ shield is recommended for sterile procedures to prevent the technologist from contaminating the sterile field when attempting to shield patient.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
A pattern of breathing in which there is deep breathing followed by a period of apnea is called:
A) stridor. B) Cheyne-Stokes. C) ataxia. D) pleural rub.
A hip sprain is best revealed through the athlete's inability to:
A. circumduct the thigh. B. hop on the injured leg. C. flex the thigh. D. squat.
Your partner has applied the AED to a cardiac arrest patient and has received a shock advised message. While the AED is charging, you should:
A) continue chest compressions until your partner tells you to stand clear. B) perform rescue breathing only until the AED is charged and ready to shock. C) cease all contact with the patient until the AED has delivered the shock. D) retrieve the airway equipment and prepare to ventilate the patient.