You are assessing a patient who has sustained blunt trauma to the head. Which sign would be most indicative of the loss of cerebrospinal fluid?
A) Red-tinged fluid in the ear canal
B) Light bruising around both eyes
C) Clear fluid coming from the nose
D) Dark bruising on the forehead
C) Clear fluid coming from the nose
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Loss of articular cartilage and possible osteoarthritis is caused from:
a. Chronic trigger points b. Chronic neural sensitivity c. Chronic ischemia d. Chronic autonomic response
The first step in assisting with a complete physical examination of a patient is to ________.
A. obtain the patient's vital signs and measurements B. greet and identify the patient C. assemble all equipment in the examining room D. perform hand hygiene
Calculate the daily maintenance fluids for pediatric patients. A child is receiving 175 mg IV of a certain medication, and the minimum / maximum dilution range is 5 to 75 mg / mL. What are the minimum and maximum volumes of fluid for safe dilution? Minimum volume: __________ mLMaximum volume: __________ mL
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The most recognizable and used drug in the hydantoin class is __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word