Which of the following guidelines would the EMT follow when talking down a patient with a drug-related emergency?
A) Calmly explain to the patient that this is a consequence of abusing drugs.
B) Be authoritative and orient him to place and time frequently.
C) Inform him that restraints will be used if he does not listen to you.
D) Make frequent physical contact with the patient to establish trust.
B
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Lower extremity shortening and/or internal or external rotation are findings often associated with:
A) pelvic fractures. B) mid-shaft femur fractures. C) pathologic fractures of the hip. D) proximal lower extremity injury.
Which of the following is TRUE when sequencing a diagnosis of ARF?
A) When ARF meets the definition of a principal diagnosis, it is always sequenced first. B) When ARF meets the definition of principal diagnosis, it should be sequenced first unless another chapter-specific OGCR sequencing direction takes priority. C) Unless there is documentation that the ARF is hospital-acquired, it cannot be sequenced first. D) No matter the circumstances, ARF is always sequenced first due to the extreme nature of the condition.