The primary duty of the triage officer is to:
A) quickly remove the deceased from the triage area.
B) ensure that every patient receives a primary assessment.
C) immediately identify the most critically injured patients.
D) evacuate patients to the most appropriate treatment area.
Answer: B) ensure that every patient receives a primary assessment.
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When driving an ambulance on a multilane highway in emergency mode, you should:
A. pass other drivers on the right side. B. remain in the extreme left-hand lane. C. remain in the extreme right-hand lane. D. drive in the center lane of the highway.
In which of the following cases involving a patient who is age 65 or older is Medicare considered the primary payer?
A) The patient's condition is the result of an automobile accident. B) The patient works for an employer with 20 or fewer employees. C) The patient has group health insurance through a working spouse. D) The patient's injury or condition is covered by workers' compensation.
Which muscle would a baseball player rely on to decelerate and stop the motion of his arm after throwing a pitch?
A) pectoralis major B) infraspinatus C) subscapularis D) anterior deltoid
A physician may use _______________ checks when attending an out-of-town conference or whenever using a personal check or when carrying a lot of cash is not appropriate.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).