The bacteria Clostridium tetani release a toxin that ________
A) causes the patient to go into shock B) relaxes muscles and tightens ligaments
C) causes intermittent muscle spasms D) keeps muscles constantly contracted
D
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A) there is a delay in seeking care. B) the child has an injury from a fall. C) history doesn't match the injury. D) the story frequently changes.
You are about to transport a cancer patient who complains of dyspnea. She is hemodynamically stable and has a history of asthma. On assessment, you note that she has some diffuse wheezes. You are going to administer an albuterol treatment and your protocol states that you should start an IV when you give a breathing treatment. The patient says that she has very bad veins, but she has an implanted port under the skin of her left chest. What is the best course of action?
A) Administer albuterol only, as there is no urgent need for an IV. B) Withhold all treatment, as albuterol may negatively interact with her chemotherapy. C) Contact medical control for orders to access the port before beginning the albuterol treatment. D) Some implanted ports require special catheters, so try for a peripheral line.
The inside layer of a joint capsule where cells make a viscous fluid for lubricating the joint is the:
a. synovium. b. cartilage. c. callus. d. fascia.
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