Which of the following aspects of patient care is the most vital factor in the issue of informed consent?
A. Patient's age
B. Patient education
C. Patient compliance
D. Patient maturity
E. Patient care
Answer: B
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A. patients who improve their blood sugar control can reverse some of the complications of diabetes, such as neuropathy and retinopathy. B. patients with sustained hyperglycemia are at increased risk of long-term complications of diabetes, such as vascular disease and nephropathy. C. Patients with sustained hypoglycemia are at increased risk of infection because they have an impaired immune response and are more likely to have gastroparesis. D. A and B.
An alert and oriented patient complaining of a severe headache is refusing all treatment as well as transport by the EMTs. After having signed the refusal, the patient suddenly seizes and becomes unresponsive. The EMT should:
A) contact medical direction for permission to treat. B) honor the patient's wishes and leave the scene. C) place the patient into the family's car for transport to the hospital. D) provide care under the guideline of implied consent.
Selection of the correct catheter is based on the patient's
A. age, mental development, and sexual preference B. age, size, and the type of procedure C. age, size, and gender D. size, grade in school, and gender
An otoscope is used to check the patient's:
A) extremities. B) eyes. C) ears. D) mouth.