A 40-year-old firefighter became short of breath and started feeling pain in his left arm while working at a fire scene. He is alert but his skin color is poor and he seems anxious. You should first:

A) attach the pulse oximeter.
B) ask about any medications the patient is taking.
C) administer oxygen by nonrebreather mask.
D) apply the AED pads.

C

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A database in which data elements have been imported or manually entered is called a(n):

A) directory. B) registry. C) key. D) catalog. E) index.

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Which of the following best describes the outcome if an informed consent form was not secured as necessary before surgery was performed?

a. Medical assistant will be fired b. Provider will be fired c. May lead to litigation d. Injury to the patient

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