Your patient presents with a single stab wound to the right chest. He complains of sharp pain while breathing and feels short of breath. His lung sounds are clear on the left but diminished on the right. You suspect:
A) flail chest. B) spinal injury.
C) pneumothorax. D) injury to the larynx.
D
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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. An injured worker may get temporary income benefits if the injury or illness causes the worker to lose some or all income. 2. An injured worker may get impairment income benefits if the worker has a temporary impairment from a work-related injury or illness. 3. Eligible children can receive death benefits until age 18, or age 25 if they are a full-time college student. 4. A spouse is eligible to receive death benefits for life unless he or she remarries. 5. The CMS-1500 and UB-04 universal claim forms are used to file workers' compensation claims for medical and hospital services.
During the consultation, which of the following is discussed?
a. Cost of treatment b. Patient's responsibility c. Duration of treatment d. All of the above
Background radiation includes cosmic rays from outer space, naturally occurring radiation from the earth, and radiation from radioactive materials
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Motor neurons are called ________, meaning that they transmit messages away from the cell body to the muscles and organs
a. defiant b. effective c. efferent d. defective