Which of the following is the sequence of steps when assessing a major trauma patient? 1. Secondary assessment 2. Primary assessment 3. Reconsider mechanism of injury 4. History 5. Vital signs 6. Detailed physical exam
A) 2, 5, 3, 1, 4
B) 2, 3, 1, 5, 4
C) 2, 6, 5, 3, 4
D) 2, 1, 3, 4, 5
B
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A) loss of red bone marrow. B) excessive loss of RBCs. C) excessive loss of WBCs. D) excessive numbers of RBCs.
A newborn death ____
A) expires after showing signs of life at the time of birth B) is included in the hospital death rate C) both a and b D) neither a or b
Which of the following is a special consideration when taking blood pressure in adults?
A. Wait 15 minutes before taking the blood pressure of a patient who has just exercised B. Be aware that the blood pressure tends to be low in anxious patients C. Always take the blood pressure in the arm that has an implant D. Avoid using any cuff other than the standard adult cuff E. Do not take the blood pressure of a person who is anxious or upset
Which is true of hemolysis of red blood cells?
A. It can be caused by overcentrifugation. B. It releases potassium into the plasma or serum. C. It can be caused by excess shaking of the blood sample. D. all of the above