You have a patient with suspected internal bleeding and cool, clammy, ashen skin. Her blood pressure starts to fall, and her level of consciousness is rapidly dropping. Which stage of shock would you consider this patient to be in?

A) Irreversible
B) Compensated
C) Decompensated
D) Hypovolemic


Answer: C

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A) Maximum potential B) Reciprocal limit C) Kinetic dimension D) Range of motion

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a. large quantities b. wintertime c. small quantities d. summertime

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You are to start an IV infusion of lidocaine at 3 mg/min. The concentration is 2 g of lidocaine in 250 mL of solution. You use a microdrip administration set delivering 60 drops/mL. Your drip rate would be __________________________________________ drops/min

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which type of bone is located primarily in the arms and legs?

A. Irregular B. Short C. Flat D. Sesamoid E. Long

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