While cleaning a window, the glass broke and a sharp piece sliced the groin of a 43-year-old man. Assessment shows him to have a large laceration to his left scrotum, with a testicle exposed and protruding through the sac. Blood is pouring from the laceration and the patient rates the pain as an 8/10. Which of the following should be done first?
A) Apply direct pressure to the injury.
B) Provide oxygen at 15 liters per minute.
C) Call for advanced life support assistance.
D) Cover the exposed testicle with moist dressing.
A
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You and the patient should be covered with a thick, _________ _______ or ________ for protection from broken glass during disentanglement.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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HIPAA says that medical information can be released when a patient gives permission and:
a. only for the purpose for which it is needed b. is a U.S. citizen. c. when the insurance company gives permission. d. when the physician gives permission.
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