Durable medical exam (DME) codes are found in the HCPCS manual. These codes usually have a letter followed by a series of numbers

You are providing care for a three-year-old boy who has fallen down a set of stairs in his home. He is crying as his mother tries to console him. You are concerned about the possibility of internal bleeding. Which of the following is CORRECT regarding this patient?

A) He may not show signs or symptoms of shock until very late. B) He will not likely go into shock because of his ability to compensate. C) A blood pressure of 90 mmHg would indicate shock. D) A capillary refill time of two seconds would rule out shock.

An objective statement made in a prehospital patient care report meets all of the following criteria EXCEPT which one?

A) Verifiable B) Observable C) Measurable D) Biased