A(n) ____________________ is an elongated, cigar-shaped red blood cell.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
elliptocyte
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A) 0.06 gm B) 0.6 gm C) 1.6 gm D) 6 gm
Your patient is a 56-year-old female who is alert and sitting in a chair. She states that she accidentally took too many of her Cardizem tablets. Which of the following signs or symptoms would you least expect to find?
A) Cool, dry skin and mild hypotension B) Warm, dry skin and tachycardia C) Cool, diaphoretic skin and profound hypotension D) Bradycardia and altered mental status
You are trying to assess Judy, a 16-year-old girl, who has abdominal cramps with nausea and vomiting. Her mother, Mrs. Smith, is attempting to give you her daughter's past medical history. It is important that you get the history of the present illness. Therefore, you should:
A) ask Mrs. Smith to go write down their physician's name and phone number. B) ignore Mrs. Smith and ask Judy if she is sexually active. C) skip the history of current illness and suggest that Judy should visit her physician. D) ask Mrs. Smith if there is a chance Judy could be pregnant.
Of the following steps in caring for a patient with an open fracture of the femur, which one has first priority?
A. Apply a cold pack to the injury site. B. Manually immobilize the extremity. C. Ensure an open airway and adequate breathing. D. Check for distal circulation, sensation, and motor function.