What symptoms would a patient in asystole exhibit?
A. Chest pains and palpitations
B. Difficulty breathing and bradycardia
C. Unconsciousness and apnea
D. Alert and oriented
Answer: C
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Which of the following is considered a condition that requires immediate intervention, but is not life-threatening?
a. Decreased level of consciousness b. Cardiac arrest c. Simple fracture d. Head injury
What is the best option for the patient in respiratory failure who continues to deteriorate 30 min after the initiation of noninvasive ventilation?
a. Wait another 30 min and monitor the pa-tient. b. Begin continuous positive airway pressure. c. Intubate and begin mechanical ventilation. d. Ventilate the patient using a bag-valve-mask.
The articular disc and capsule are fused _________________________ .
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
A physician assistant (PA) accused of medical malpractice claims that the charge does not meet all of the elements of the theory of recovery. Which of the following defenses is being used by the PA?
A. Contributory negligence B. Assumption of risk C. Denial D. Technical negligence E. Comparative negligence