A male patient involved in an auto accident may exhibit a persistent erection of the penis, called priapism. What might this indicate?
A) The presence of a spinal-cord injury
B) The presence of a closed head injury
C) The presence of vascular trauma
D) Spinal shock
Answer: A
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A) pulmonary agents. B) hypoxemic agents. C) ataxic agents. D) blood agents.
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1. Negative-pressure ventilation 2. Positive-pressure ventilation 3. Spontaneous ventilation a. 1 and 2 only b. 2 and 3 only c. 2 only d. 1, 2, and 3
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A. fines B. public notices C. statutes D. common law E. executive orders