A patient states that she feels more comfortable lying on her left side. This is known as the ________ position.
A) left lateral recumbent B) prone
C) right lateral recumbent D) supine
Question 2
Which one of the following statements about the use of an escort to drive a critical patient to the hospital is true?
A) It is actually safer, because traffic is cleared ahead of the ambulance.
B) It should be used as a last resort, because it increases the risk of an accident.
C) It is a safe way to get a critical patient to the hospital quickly and should be used when needed.
D) It is safer if the ambulance transporting the patient goes first and is followed by the second emergency vehicle.
Skin of an African (left) and Asian (right) elephant.
The major muscles of the human body, anterior side.
PET scan of the brain in a patient with Alzheimer’s disease.
Patient teaching: female breast assessment
The medical assistant escorts the patient into the examination room.
Deliver abdominal thrusts to the supine unconscious patient.