You are transporting a depressed patient who states that she is thinking of killing herself by taking a "whole bunch of pills." After providing this information, the patient has refused to speak and has remained silent. Your physical assessment of the patient reveals she is stable. How often should vital signs be reassessed?
A) Once at the scene and once en route to the ED
B) Only baseline vital signs are required
C) Every 5 minutes
D) Every 15 minutes
D) Every 15 minutes
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Which of the following organizations offers certification exams for Phlebotomy Technician, EKG Technician, and Medical Transcriptionist?
A. American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) B. American Medical Technologists C. Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools D. National Healthcare Association
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