You are caring for a 21-year-old woman who is apparently suffering from food poisoning. She has been forcefully vomiting for several hours and has begun to vomit a large amount of blood. What should you suspect?
A) Esophageal varices
B) Peptic ulcer
C) Esophagitis
D) Mallory-Weiss tear
Answer: D
You might also like to view...
Which of the following circumstances warrants reporting another practitioner's conduct to their licensing board?
a. You heard rumors about them and want to see if they are true. b. They are participating in dual relationships with their clients. c. They are working outside their scope of practice. d. You are having a disagreement with them about money.
An occupational therapist writes the goals and objectives (if necessary) for all children who qualify for occupational therapy services
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following best describes the function of the sacrotuberous and sacrospinous ligaments?
a. They prevent excessive counternutation of the sacrum on the innominates. b. They become most taut with end range of hip extension to effectively lock the sacrum and innominates together. c. They counterbalance the trunk forces that flex the sacral promontory. d. They form the superior border of the lesser sciatic foramen.
The original legislation authorizing CHIP was set to expire in 2007. What happened then?
A) President Bush signed the bill reauthorizing CHIP, stating that it was a "step toward the goal of government-run health care for every American." B) President Bush vetoed two bills reauthorizing CHIP, stating that it was a "step toward the goal of government-run health care for every American." C) Reauthorization was in doubt because of powerful opposition by the pharmaceutical industry and others. D) Reauthorization was a certainty because Democrats had regained a congressional majority.