Explain why the meaning of "successful outcome" can be very different for two patients who undergo the same surgical procedure
Patients vary in age, physical condition, attitude, level of family support, preexisting conditions, etc.
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To test an extremity for pain sensation, you should:
A) use a sharp object, and have the patient tell you if he feels a sharp or dull sensation. B) firmly pinch a fold of skin over the most sensitive part of the extremity. C) stroke the extremity in a distal-to-proximal direction. D) briskly tap the tendon of the elbow or knee.
Which of the following is addressed in the EMTALA?
A) Discouraging private individuals from suing if a hospital has violated the law B) Allowing a woman who is in active labor to be transported to a distant hospital C) Requiring EMS to transport all patients to the closest medical treatment facility D) Preventing medical facilities from denying medical screening and stabilization