You are working in an urgent care facility when a patient with a dog bite wound seeks treatment. In addition to examining the patient and the patient's wound, list three pieces of information you should obtain
What will be an ideal response?
The correct answer should include three of the following key points:
*Is the dog known to the patient?
*Does the dog have a current rabies vaccination?
*Was the dog behaving erratically/abnormally?
*Was the dog provoked?
*Is the dog available for observation and examination?
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Your patient tells you that he is suffering with a bad migraine. Which of the following would provide the patient with the MOST comfort?
A) Provide three adult aspirins per protocol. B) Place a cool compress on his forehead. C) Transport in left lateral recumbent position. D) Apply gentle pressure to the temples.
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The prefix iso- means:
A) large B) same C) insufficient D) outside
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