Assessment findings for a 33-year-old female who was shot in the right side of the chest indicate that she has a pneumothorax. As you care for this patient, your primary concern is monitoring the injury for:
A) Arterial bleeding
B) Infection at the wound site
C) Tension pneumothorax
D) Sucking sound at the wound site
C) Tension pneumothorax
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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________ milligram = 26 micrograms
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
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Which of the following means a partial separation or dislocation of a joint without any break in the skin?
a. complex b. greenstick c. luxation d. subluxation
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The role of the medical assistant in collecting blood specimens requires knowledge of each of the following EXCEPT ________.
A. asepsis B. basic circulatory anatomy C. vascular surgery D. phlebotomy equipment
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