Policy manuals help decrease misunderstandings about what the practice will provide to its staff members as well as expectations of employees

You are presented with a 25-year-old male complaining of mouth and stomach pain after accidentally ingesting approximately 8 ounces of benzene. Physical examination reveals irritation to the oral mucosa, skin warm and slightly diaphoretic, and lungs clear and equal bilaterally. HR = 100, BP = 118/66, RR = 14, SaO2 = 99%. Based on the clinical exam findings, treatment would consist of all of the

following EXCEPT: A) O2 via nasal cannula 2 lpm. B) rapid transportation to an ED for gastric decontamination. C) administration of activated charcoal. D) IV of NS KVO.

The fire department is responsible for fire and life safety inspection programs in many large municipalities

A. True B. False