When evaluating a patient with tuberculosis, paramedics should protect themselves by:
A) placing a HEPA respirator on the patient.
B) wearing surgical masks.
C) wearing HEPA respirators.
D) placing nonrebreather masks on their patients.
Question 2
On approaching a vehicle that has crashed into a retaining wall and in which the driver appears to be entrapped, you should do which of the following?
A) Break the windshield glass, saw through the A posts, and roll the roof back.
B) Use a spring-loaded punch to break the glass of the rear window.
C) Stabilize the vehicle.
D) Attempt to open each of the doors.
The general survey includes assessing every patient for signs of distress.
Proper placement and monitoring of an automatic blood pressure cuff will reduce the risk of injury o
The nurse assesses the patient's ability to use the walker correctly
The patient is placed between the X-ray tube, which emits a cone-shaped X-ray beam, and the film or ...
Algorithm for assessing a patient at risk for suicide.
National Patient Safety Goals for Acute-Care Hospitals