What is the MOST common cause of airway obstruction in an unconscious patient?

A. vomitus
B. the tongue
C. blood clots
D. aspirated fluid


Ans: B. the tongue

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a. a wrongdoer b. a plaintiff c. an injured party d. embezzlement

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The physician sees the patient in a hospital for a mild traumatic head injury and the physician collects history from the family members because the patient having difficulty remembering the events surrounding the injury, and also having difficulty maintaining consciousness. The physician orders an EEG and X-rays, and discusses the radiology results with the physician who performed the diagnostic

tests. Diagnosis is probable grade II concussion. What is the overall level of medical decision making? A. Straightforward B. Low C. Moderate D. High

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Which of the following is part of a keyboard?

A) Cursor B) Numeric keypad C) Speaker D) Mouse

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Which of the following would not be considered an advantage of giving a patient a copy of an exam note at the end of an office visit?

What will be an ideal response?

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