Your infant patient has died suddenly and unexplainably during sleep. You should:
A. start resuscitation unless rigor mortis and/or lividity are present.
B. question the parents to identify any child abuse.
C. leave the scene so the family can grieve.
D. classify the death as an incident of SIDS and notify authorities.
Answer: A
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A) "The scoop stretcher is good for moving patients from confined areas." B) "The scoop stretcher does not require straps to secure the patient." C) "The scoop stretcher is considered the best device for patients with a possible spinal injury." D) "The scoop stretcher is much more comfortable than a wheeled stretcher."
The patient's ____ signs consist of temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure.
A. status B. vital C. preliminary D. critical
Which consists of routine pediatric checkups provided to all children enrolled in Medicaid, including dental, hearing, vision, and other screening services to detect potential problems?
a. early and periodic screening, diagnostic, and treatment b. health care immunization and vaccination program c. preventive and maintenance care and screening d. well baby and well child encounters at provider offices
The action of an analgesic is to ____.
A. relieve mild to severe pain B. relieve diarrhea C. reduce inflammation D. relax skeletal muscles E. relieve allergy symptoms