While assessing a patient with abdominal pain, the patient informs you that he is a chronic carrier of hepatitis B. His skin is not jaundiced (yellow colored) nor does he have a fever. As an EMT, you realize:
A) the patient has the disease but is not infectious.
B) the hepatitis B vaccine will not protect you if exposed.
C) the patient's blood and body fluids are infectious.
D) a mask must be placed over the patient's mouth.
Question 2
In most states, EMS providers are legally required to report suspected:
A) elder abuse. B) drug use. C) falls. D) alcohol use.
Nurses possess a wide variety of experiences which they take into each patient encounter.
The nurse assists the patient in reflecting on his feelings
Patient Position for Posterior Percussion
Building competency in patient centered care
Patient conditions not appropriate for elctronic blood pressure measurement
Promoting Adherence in the Older Adult Patient