You are interviewing a patient you suspect to be suffering from acute coronary syndrome. Which of the following questions is most appropriate?
A) "Are you having any pain in your chest?"
B) "Are you having any chest discomfort or pain?"
C) "Does it hurt when I press on your chest?"
D) "Does your chest hurt when you breathe?"
B
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A. at the junction between the dermis and subcutaneous tissue. B. between the papillary and reticular dermis. C. at the junction between the epidermis and dermis. D. between the stratum basale and the stratum corneum.
It was discovered in the recovery room that a physician removed the left lung of a lung cancer patient scheduled to have the right lung removed. This is an example of ____.
A. subpoena duces tecum B. an accident C. res ipsa loquitur D. battery E. assault
Which type of immunity requires injection with an antibody?
A. Naturally acquired passive B. Artificially acquired passive C. Naturally acquired active D. Species resistance E. Artificially acquired active
What is the primary reason bolsters are used with retention sutures?
a. to facilitate easy postop suture removal b. to prevent sutures from cutting into the skin c. to stabilize heavy dressings without use of tape d. to prevent dressings from touching the suture line