You have arrived on the scene for a patient assaulted with a baseball bat. As you approach, which one of the following positions seems to indicate that he was struck and suffered injury to the abdomen?
A) On his side with knees drawn to the chest
B) Supine with legs extended and toes pointed
C) Prone with hands on the back
D) Standing with restless movement and pacing
A
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A) Many medical offices today have replaced paper sign-in sheets with electronic sign-in sheets. B) HIPAA legislation demands that medical offices keep patients from seeing one another in the reception area. C) Patients should be asked to discuss the reason for their visit in front of other patients. D) None of the above
________ antibiotics are effective against a large range of microorganisms, making the treatment of specific illnesses easier
a. Industrial strength b. Broad spectrum c. Maximum strength d. Narrow spectrum
Which statement concerning a ventricular assist device is accurate?
A) The EMT's SpO2 reading will be accurate in patients with VADs B) An implanted defibrillator is not necessary with a VAD C) You will likely feel no pulse and cannot obtain a blood pressure in patients with VADs D) The most common reason for EMS response related to a VAD is a cardiac event
Biopsies and excisions performed on the external ear are reported using the unlisted code, as there are no specific codes for these procedures.?
Indicate whether the statement is true or false