Emancipation means the person has been ____________ released from parental custody and can now make his or her own medical decisions
a. documented as
b. illegally
c. legally
d. summoned as
Answer: c
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A) to protect a wound from infection. B) in place of a pressure dressing. C) to promote clotting with special chemicals. D) to soothe burned tissue.
Cough suppressants act by
a. numbing the upper airway. b. depressing the cough center in the medulla. c. reducing bronchospasm. d. decreasing mucus production.
A portion of the cost of each service that is paid by the patient is termed ________
A) Copayment B) Utilization review C) Premium D) Capitation E) None of the above
Law enforcement has summoned you to a nightclub, where a 22-year-old female was found unconscious in an adjacent alley. Your primary assessment reveals that her respirations are rapid and shallow and her pulse is rapid and weak. She is wearing a medical alert bracelet that identifies her as an epileptic. There is an empty bottle of vodka next to the patient. You should:
A. place a bite block in her mouth in case she has a seizure and transport at once. B. apply oxygen via a nonrebreathing mask, place her on her left side, and transport. C. assist ventilations, perform a rapid exam, and prepare for immediate transport. D. apply oxygen via nonrebreathing mask and transport her for a blood-alcohol test.