When assessing a patient at an extended care facility, you note the presence of an ostomy bag. As such, you realize that the patient has impaired function of:
A) urinary elimination.
B) fluid balance.
C) kidney activity.
D) fecal elimination.
Question 2
Which of the following statements made by the EMT indicates that he has appropriately initiated the first phase of the 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 hearing-impaired patient using an interpreter.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Managed Care
Positioning the Patient in the Prone Position
Who Takes Care of the Children While the Mothers Are at Work?
Variations Affecting Health Care Among Different Cultures
Continuum of care for children and adolescents.