Your patient is a 21-year-old male who has a gunshot wound to the chest. Which of the following is the highest priority in managing this patient?
A) Placing an occlusive dressing over the wound
B) Placing the patient in the shock position
C) Placing a pressure dressing over the wound to control bleeding
D) Performing a rapid trauma assessment
A
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A) Left chest B) Left shoulder C) Left lateral chest D) Left side of the abdomen
A 62-year-old man presents with a complaint of abdominal pain radiating to his groin. He also complains of dizziness. On examination, his abdomen is tender and you feel a large pulsatile mass. His signs and symptoms are suggestive of:
a. acute embolism. b. an abdominal aortic aneurysm. c. a ruptured spleen. d. cardiogenic shock.
Which of the following is the most rapidly absorbed form of carbohydrate?
a. Fiber b. Glycogen c. Polysaccharide d. Monosaccharide
Neuromuscular control of the ankle specifically uses which type of exercise to assist in preventing ankle injuries?
A. Balance B. Strength C. Flexibility D. Endurance