The Joint Commission requires that the history and physical examination be documented in the patient record within ____ of inpatient admission
A) 7 hours
B) 24 hours
C) 48 hours
D) 72 hours
B
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Which of these statements made by the EMT indicates that he has appropriately initiated the first phase of patient assessment?
A) "I have placed an oral airway in the patient." B) "The scene appears to be free of hazards." C) "Blood pressure is 124/80 mmHg." D) "Can you tell me why you called the ambulance?"
A patient who does not respond to verbal or painful stimuli is best described as:
A) unconscious. B) obtunded. C) lethargic. D) unresponsive.
Damage to the human body caused by ionizing radiation begins at the:
? A) molecular level. B) cellular level. C) organic level. D) interphase level.
The special absorbent paper used to dry slides is called ____________________ paper.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).