If a Patient Calls the Office Complaining of Moderate to Severe

question 67

Multiple Choice

If a patient calls the office complaining of moderate to severe abdominal pain, which action is necessary?

• A) Activate EMS
• B) Same-day appointment
• C) Worked into the schedule in the next 3 to 4 days
• D) Refer patient to emergency room if no space available in schedule

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Definitions:

Epicranius

A muscle of the scalp that raises the eyebrows and wrinkles the forehead horizontally.

Platysma

A superficial muscle in the neck that plays a role in facial expression.

Risorius

A muscle of facial expression, drawing the corner of the mouth laterally, thus creating expressions like grinning.

Lateral Pterygoid

A muscle of the jaw involved in opening the mouth and moving the jaw from side to side.