If crutches apply pressure to the axillary area, nerves and blood vessels in the arm can be damaged
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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What is the time frame recommended by the American Cancer Society for women age 40 and older without symptoms of breast disease, to have a routine mammogram?
a. annually b. 6 months to 1 year c. 2 to 3 months d. 2 to 3 years e. 5 years
Critical values are also called panic values because they could indicate a threat to the patient's life, and they should be reported immediately to the physician or other health care professional responsible for the patient.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
A vacuum splint has just been applied to the arm of a patient who fell backward from a chair while hanging drapes. Which statement or question should the EMT make or ask?
A. I need to feel your arm for tenderness. D. I am going to feel your wrist for a pulse now. C. I am wrapping the splint with a roller gauze to secure it. D. Can you rate your pain for me?
What is it called when an organization confirms that an individual is qualified to perform a job to professional standards?
1) Honorarium 2) Certificate 3) Registration 4) Certification