Which of the following actions may need to be taken by the EMT when treating and transporting a patient who was exposed to, and contaminated by, a hazardous material?
A) Wearing a gown, mask, and goggles to prevent secondary contamination
B) Disposing of patient care equipment such as blood-pressure cuffs and backboards
C) Wearing heavy cloth gloves
D) Placing towels on the floor of the ambulance to soak up contaminated runoff water
B
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You have been called for a 63-year-old woman with slurred speech and right-arm weakness. On arrival, the patient informs you that the slurred speech and weakness have resolved. Since your assessment reveals no deficits, the patient insists on signing a refusal. Which one of the following statements should you make prior to having her sign?
A) "It would be best to start taking one baby aspirin every day; this will decrease the chance of this happening again." B) "Sometimes seizures present this way; call your doctor in the morning to schedule an appointment." C) "If this happens again, wait 10 minutes to see if you are okay. If the symptoms persist, call 911." D) "You really need to be evaluated in the hospital. You are at significant risk for a future stroke."
Suggestions for physicians and physician groups when implementing HIPAA include
A) appointing and training a privacy officer. B) adopting procedures for handling patient requests. C) implementing a notice of privacy practices. D) all of the above