An alert and oriented 87-year-old female has fallen and suffered a 3-cm laceration to the back of her head. According to the patient, her walker became caught in the carpet, causing her to trip. When obtaining a medical history, which one of the following sources should be asked first?
A) Family members
B) Patient
C) EMRs on scene
D) Patient's primary care doctor
B
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When treating a pediatric trauma patient at the scene of a MCI, which one of the following is it important for the AEMT to remember?
A) The elevated metabolism of a child causes them to retain heat, thus a blanket should not be applied when in shock. B) The flexibility of the chest wall in a child can allow for internal injury without obvious external signs. C) Since the body of a child is smaller than an adult's body, there is less chance of multisystem trauma. D) Because children tend to be healthier than adults, they are able to compensate longer when in shock.
When selecting a new computer system, which of the following should be an issue to consider regarding hardware requirements?
A. Functionality and applications needed B. Training and support needed for users C. How the system will be backed up D. Number of people who will be using the system
When is the degree of MD awarded?
A. during the first year of internship B. after certification by the National Board of Examiners C. upon completion of medical school D. after a residency program
What type of objectives are usually the direct work of interventions??
A) immediate B) short-term C) intermediate D) long-term