An Unconscious Patient Is Admitted Through the Emergency Department

question 16

Multiple Choice

An unconscious patient is admitted through the emergency department.How and when is identification of the patient made?

• A)Determined only when the patient is able
• B)Postponed until family members arrive
• C)Given an anonymous name under the "blackout" procedure
• D)Determined before treatment is started

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Definitions:

Tactile Corpuscle

A type of mechanoreceptor found in the dermal papillae of the skin, sensitive to light touch and texture.

Melanocyte

A cell located in the basal layer of the epidermis that produces melanin, a pigment responsible for skin and hair color.

Keratinocyte

A predominant cell type found in the outermost layer of the skin, responsible for producing keratin, a protein that contributes to skin, hair, and nail strength.

Dendritic Cell

A type of immune cell with a key role in initiating and regulating the immune response, capable of presenting antigens to T cells.