An EMT is treating a patient with an ankle injury. The patient has good distal pulses, but the ankle is swollen and deformed. What is the best course of action?
A. Splint the ankle in the position found
B. Apply manual traction before splinting
C. Place the patient in a traction splint
D. Elevate the leg without splinting
Select your answer:
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Health Unit Coordinating › ViewE-prescribing reduces the risk of errors and occurs when:
A. the HUC enters the medication orders into the computerized medical administration record (MAR) rather than a paper MAR.
B. the doctor enters prescription information into a computer and sends it directly to the pharmacy computer.
C. the nurse enters the medication administration information into a patient’s EMR or computerized MAR.
D. the patient’s doctor electronically sends a prescription directly to the patient.
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Which of these transports urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder?
A. Ureter
B. Small intestine
C. Large intestine
D. Urethra