A patient who is absolutely still and resists any movement should be suspected of having:
A) peritonitis.
B) kidney stones.
C) a bowel obstruction.
D) intra-abdominal bleeding.
Ans: A) peritonitis.
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a. Inferior b. Lateral c. Superior d. Posterior
You arrive on the scene of a patient who complains of worsening shortness of breath for the past few days. The patient presents with an SpO2 of 90%, ETCO2 of 45, normal wave form, crackles, and a temperature of 101.5°F. You should suspect:
A) CHF. B) COPD. C) pneumonia. D) ARDS.
A common cause of injury in a medical office is
A) slipping, tripping, or falling. B) an injury from an electronic stapler. C) improper lifting. D) all of the above.
Antibody production is the main function of:
A. basophils. B. macrophages. C. B-cell lymphocytes. D. monocytes.