A confused and lethargic 22-year-old male patient with no medical history came up from a deep-sea dive and is now complaining of shortness of breath and sharp pain, which he localizes to the right side of his chest. He denies nausea, vomiting, or dizziness. You have applied oxygen and are getting ready for transport. How will you transport this patient on the stretcher?
A) Lateral recumbent position
B) Semi-Fowler's position
C) Supine position
D) Trendelenburg position
A) Lateral recumbent position
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a. A sprain is an injury to a joint that involves the stretching or tearing of ligaments. b. Strains are injuries that occur to ligaments and to the joints to which they are attached. c. A fracture occurs when a tendon connecting a muscle to a bone is overstretched and becomes injured. d. A dislocation occurs when a bone that forms part of a joint is broken.
Angiotensin II is a potent vasoconstrictor that:
A. Suppresses ADH secretion. B. Stimulates ADH secretion and thirst. C. Suppresses aldosterone secretion by the adrenal cortex. D. Reduces NaCl reabsorption by the proximal tubule.
What is the term for the fibrinous membrane that surrounds a lung abscess?
a. Serous membrane b. Sclerotic membrane c. Alveolar membrane d. Pyogenic membrane
Anomalies of the blood vessels, such as telangiectasias or ecchymoses, are called ________ lesions.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).