To whom does ownership of the physical medical record belong? a. the one who creates and maintains the record b. the hospital to which the doctor admits c. the doctor d. the patient

What is a self-improvement strategy for a parent with a busy schedule? a. spend more time watching exercise shows on tv. b. start exercising when the kids are grown. c. use a calendar to plan daily exercise. d. write in a journal about the importance of exercise.

What is one reason that informed consent is important for patients? a. patients have complete access to health care with informed consent. b. patients can make the best decisions with adequate information. c. informed consent brings the cost of health care down significantly. d. informed consent leaves a written record of the patient's consent.

A5-year-old boy suddenly begins coughing while eating peanuts. he is choking and gagging. when he is brought to the ed, but he is awake and is able to give his name. on physical examination, his vital signs are stable. on examination of the chest, inspiratory stridor and intercostal and suprasternal retractions are apparent. which of the following is the most appropriate initial step in management? - allow patient to clear foreign object by spontaneous coughing- clear oropharynx with multiple blind sweeps with finger- position patient and perform back blows- stand behind patient and perform abdominal thrusts- perform emergency tracheostomy and take to surgery