A visitor in the reception area of the urgent care center suddenly stands up and places his or her hands around his or her throat. What should be the first step for the medical assistant?
A) Administer quick blows to the victim's back.
B) Ask the victim if he or she can speak.
C) Perform abdominal thrusts.
D) Alert the physician.
B
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a. Making 1:10 dilution of bleach weekly b. Conducting a yearly test of fire detection equipment c. Resheathing used venipuncture needle before disposal d. Disposing of used glass slides in sharps container
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