A patient with advanced dementia cannot provide an accurate medical history. In this situation, the EMT's best course of action would be to:
A) transport the patient to a hospital he has been to previously.
B) have the patient sign a release-of-medical-information form.
C) determine medical conditions based on assessment findings.
D) ask family members about the patient's past medical history.
Question 2
The EMT shows that she understands the concept of driving with due regard when she states:
A) When responding to an emergency, I drive as fast as possible so that emergency care can be delivered as quickly as possible.
B) When taking a patient to the hospital, I drive as quickly as possible so that I can get back into service for another call.
C) When approaching an intersection, I wait for all traffic to stop before proceeding through.
D) It is acceptable to take a nonemergency patient to the hospital using lights and siren if dispatch informs me that there is another call waiting.
Nurses may collaborate with social workers, physicians, and other members of the health care team to
(A) Scratch test; patient is exposed to allergens through a light scratch on the skin; (B) Positive
Madin-Darby canine kidney (MDCK) cells grown in specialized containers provide a
Patient Physical Status Classification
Gingival enlargement in a patient taking nifedipine.