When doctors admit up-front they have made a mistake and apologize for it, patients are more likely to sue them

A 6-year-old male was struck in the abdomen. He is restless; his skin is cool, pale, and clammy; and his blood pressure is 94/60 mm Hg. After applying high-flow oxygen and keeping him warm, you should:

A) defer vascular access unless his blood pressure begins to decrease. B) establish vascular access at the scene and then transport. C) position him on his side and transport without delay. D) transport promptly and establish vascular access en route.

What is the American Thoracic Society standard for volumetric accuracy of spirometers?

a. ±1% error, or within 10 ml of the refer-ence value b. ±3% error, or within 50 ml of the refer-ence value c. ±5% error, or within 100 ml of the refer-ence value d. ±10% error, or within 500 ml of the refer-ence value