You are at the scene of a motor vehicle collision. The scene is safe, a responder is holding manual stabilization of the head and neck, and additional resources have been called. Your patient is unresponsive, has a patent airway, is breathing 12 times per minute, and has a rapid and weak radial pulse. You should NEXT:
A) perform a focused assessment based on chief complaint.
B) perform a rapid assessment and prepare for rapid transport.
C) obtain a SAMPLE history.
D) obtain a set of baseline vital signs.
B
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A) hepatic failure. B) end-stage renal disease. C) acute renal failure. D) terminal kidney disease.
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The bundled payment system incorporated into the PPACA is similar to the __________ system, but takes it one step further
a. DRG system the. b. ICD Codes c. Lifetime Dollar Limits d. Shared Responsibility
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