Appendectomy using laparoscope. Report code _____

Which of the following statements regarding patient communication is TRUE?

A) Avoid using interpreters. B) Use language appropriate to the patient's level of understanding. C) Cultural differences make no difference in professional communication. D) Use medical terminology to keep things on a professional level.

According to the American College of Surgeons, an injured patient should be transported to a Level I trauma center if his or her:

A) heart rate is greater than 100 beats/min. B) systolic blood pressure is less than 90 mm Hg. C) respiratory rate is less than 14 breaths/min. D) Glasgow Coma Scale score is less than 15.