When assessing a child in compensated shock, you would MOST likely find:
A. weak central pulses.
B. central cyanosis.
C. pallor or mottling.
D. severe bradycardia.
Answer: C. pallor or mottling.
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A. to measure the patient's maximum inspiratory effort B. to obtain the pressure-time index C. to estimate the patient's intrapleural pressure D. to evaluate the patient's accessory muscle use
Critical thinking is using reasoning and evidence to make the best decisions about what to do, or what to believe, while being influenced by emotions
A. True B. False
If the patient mentions gagging, the radiographer should dismiss his or her concern as all in the mind
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A) body fails to recognize its own cells and develops self-antigens. B) body is unable to fight the diseases. C) entry of a foreign body results in an inflammatory response. D) none of the above.