A patient has had part of his right thumb amputated in an industrial accident. Coworkers have retrieved the thumb and wrapped it in a towel. The AEMT demonstrates appropriate handling of the amputated part when he:
A) keeps the thumb warm during transport.
B) places the thumb in sterile saline.
C) places the thumb in ice water.
D) wraps it in a dry sterile dressing.
D
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What is the most important difference between the ROS and the past history?
a. Any gathered information related to the ROS must be asked before the patient begins the clinical visit, whereas the past history information may be gathered during the clinical visit. b. Past history identifies any medical condition, illness, injury, or treatment that may be significant to the chief complaint, whereas the ROS is an inventory of the patient's organ systems prior to the E/M service visit. c. There is no discernible difference between the ROS and the past history. d. Past history addresses only the events of the patient's health since the most recent E/M service visit.
______= 240 mL
A) 8 drams B) 4 pints C) 1 cup D) 4 oz