You have been called to transfer a trauma patient from a rural hospital emergency department to the emergency department of a large urban medical center. Which one of the following will best decrease your chance of becoming involved in an EMTALA violation?
A) Obtaining a copy of the patient's insurance and billing information
B) Taking vital signs every 5 minutes during transport
C) Determining the exact location to which the patient is to be transported
D) Assessing the patient for stability prior to transfer
D
You might also like to view...
All ________ have unemployment compensation laws
a. states b. governments c. countries d. companies
What is the most common cause of death of a patient exhibiting signs of anaphylaxis?
What will be an ideal response?
There are eight cervical nerves
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following would be most helpful at preventing alveolar collapse on a patient who is receiving VC, A/C ventilation?
A. VT at 10 mL/kg B. APRV C. appropriate PEEP level D. periodic discontinuance of sedation