The greatest benefit of applying a traction splint in the field to a deformed femur and thigh is that it can:
A) Initiate proper bone healing
B) Decrease the pain
C) Increase perfusion to the muscle
D) Contract the thigh muscles
B) Decrease the pain
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A young male has been pulled from a lake by his friends after being submerged for several minutes. Assessment reveals his airway to be patent, respirations absent, and a weak carotid pulse of 12 beats per minute. At this time, you should:
A) attach the AED, provide one shock if indicated, start CPR, and transport to the hospital. B) administer one shock with the AED, start CPR, and withhold additional shock until the patient is rewarmed. C) insert an oropharyngeal airway, provide positive pressure ventilation, start CPR, and transport. D) start positive pressure ventilation, place on a long board, and transport to the hospital.
Which of the following is the purpose of a group purchasing organization for a hospital pharmacy?
Purchase drugs from a local drug wholesaler Negotiate prices with a local drug wholesaler Negotiate prices with drug manufacturers Purchase drugs from drug manufacturers for hospitals
Gout typically affects which of the following joints primarily in the lower extremity?
1st metatarsophalangeal joint ankle 1st tarsometatarsal joint 1st metacarpophalangeal joint
When will 22.9 million new people be able to purchase insurance through plans established by the Affordable Care Act of 2010?
A. 2010 B. 2014 C. 2015-2020 D. 2011-2013