You Have Just Come on Duty

question 17

Multiple Choice

You have just come on duty.The EMT on the previous shift complains to you that the QI manager was giving him grief because he did not document three sets of vital signs on the patient record.The EMT is angry and does not understand why documenting three sets of vital signs is so important.What is the best answer you could give him?

• A) Vital signs are something you have to fill out because the state requires it.
• B) The recording of three sets of vital signs demonstrates that you were trending the patient's condition.
• C) It is important you show the QI manager that you are a team player.
• D) The report looks better when all the boxes are filled out.

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Definitions:

Mental Health Professional

A healthcare provider specializing in diagnosing and treating mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.

Initial Interview

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Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

The standard classification of mental disorders used by mental health professionals in the United States, providing clear definitions and criteria for diagnosis.

First Edition

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