You arrive at the scene of a fall, where a 42-year-old woman fell backward off a step ladder while cleaning her kitchen windows. She is seated on the floor complaining of pain to her ankle. She tells you, "If I had just gone to work today instead of using vacation time, this would have never happened!" Based on information thus far, which of the following can you conclude?
A) She is alert with an open airway.
B) Her pulse rate is within normal limits.
C) She does not require rapid transport.
D) She does not have any other injuries.
A
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A. the stimulation of cells to move along an electrical gradient. B. the current of injury within a wounded area. C. the way laser therapy enhances granulation tissue formation. D. the way that electrical stimulation debrides nonviable tissue.
Which of the following signs and symptoms are consistent with the diagnosis of Plum-mer-Vinson syndrome?
a. Aphthous ulcers, conjunctivitis, genital ulcers b. Atrophic mucosa, dysphagia, anemia c. Café au lait macules, neurofibromas d. Telangiectasias, epistaxis e. None of the above
Which of the following begins with the cecum and ends at the anus?
A) intestine B) large intestine C) small intestine D) stomach
Why is it important to support the client's hand fully when performing a sensory evaluation?
A. So the client remains relaxed B. To prevent the hand from moving, which could provide sensory information that interferes with the testing C. To be sure that the client pays attention D. To be consistent in technique among all clients