Dr. Balby writes the following note: "Onset of contractions started at 4:00 a.m. Patient refused medications. Normal presentation. Outcome of delivery: single male infant." This information would be documented as part of the:

A short backboard is used to:

A) assist in moving a spine-injured patient onto a long backboard. B) immobilize a patient with short-bone injuries. C) immobilize a prone or supine patient. D) assist in manually stabilizing a patient's head and neck.

How does impedance plethysmography determine the presence or absence of deep vein throm-bosis?

a. Notes resistance to electrical current asso-ciated with blood flow. b. Radioactive isotopes target clots and show "hot" on gamma cameras. c. Uses ultrasonic waves to delineate the presence of clot or clots. d. Uses radiographic technique to spot the clots.