You Are Transporting a Patient Down a Bumpy Road

question 49

Multiple Choice

You are transporting a patient down a bumpy road.Your patient's blood pressure has just been measured by the monitor to be 190/110.The patient's blood pressure on scene was 130/80.You should:

• A) ignore the blood pressure reading.
• B) have the driver increase truck speed.
• C) apply the automatic cuff to the other arm.
• D) re-measure the blood pressure manually.

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Definitions:

Subagent

An agent appointed by another agent with the principal's approval, to perform tasks or duties related to the principal's assignment.

Authorization

The formal permission granted by a competent authority to carry out a specific action or process.

Principal

The amount of money originally invested or loaned, on which basis interest and returns are calculated.

Agent's Contract

A legal agreement that specifies the rights and obligations of an agent acting on behalf of another party, the principal.