You are on the scene of a shooting. Your assessment reveals a 23-year-old male who has been shot twice. The first wound is to the left lower quadrant of the abdomen and is actively bleeding. The second wound is to the left lateral chest and bubbles every time the patient takes a breath. Your immediate action would be:
A) obtain a sterile dressing and cover the chest wound.
B) cover the chest wound with a gloved hand.
C) place direct pressure over the abdominal gunshot wound.
D) place the patient on high-concentration oxygen with a nonrebreather face mask.
B
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a. The therapist must demonstrate the activity and ask the client to mirror it to be sure he or she is performing the activity correctly. b. The client must sign a release stating that he or she understands the recommenda-tions. c. Making such recommendations is not within the scope of practice of a massage therapist. d. The client should perform the exercises only if doing so is approved by a health care provider.
The need for ________ during adolescence is increased due to increased growth and muscle mass
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Which of the following terms refers to low white blood cell count?
a. thrombocytopenia b. anemia c. neutropenia d. myleopenia