You arrive at the scene to find a patient who has fallen. She appears to be homeless. After introducing yourself, you begin to assess her. However, she states that she does not want your help because she cannot afford it. What would be an appropriate response?
A) "Don't worry, Medicare will cover it."
B) "There is a public hospital that we can bring you to nearby."
C) "I'm sorry, I can't help you then."
D) "You need medical attention; the hospital will work with you to help cover the cost."
D
You might also like to view...
Identify and explain the circumstances in which separate allowances are warranted for pre-operative services
What will be an ideal response?
You are by the side of a 2-month-old baby who was born prematurely and is on an apnea monitor. While the patient is in your care, the apnea alarm emits a loud alarm. Quick assessment of the baby reveals no respiratory activity. What would your immediate action be?
A) Place the baby on the cot and transport B) Start positive pressure ventilation C) Initiate high-concentration oxygen and summon ALS D) Allow the apnea monitor to perform a "self-diagnostic" test