You arrive on scene to find a patient who had a productive cough for the past two weeks. The patient is complaining of a fever and night sweats. Your next step would be to
A. obtain a better medical history
B. obtain vital signs
C. immediately transport the patient to the hospital
D. put the HEPA mask on
Ans: D. put the HEPA mask on
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a. picking up weapons and other evidence and handing them to law enforcement so that no one gets injured. b. cleaning up blood and body fluids on carpets, furniture, and so forth before leaving the scene to avoid further contamination. c. trying not to touch the body at all if the patient has an obvious mortal wound, such as decapitation. d. entering the scene to treat the patient before law enforcement personnel arrive if necessary, because the patient is your primary concern.
How can the positioning setup be adjusted for an AP shoulder projection to demonstrate uniform density throughout the shoulder and clavicular areas?
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