Signs of a sudden severe upper airway obstruction include all of the following, EXCEPT:
A. acute cyanosis.
B. inability to speak.
C. grasping the throat.
D. forceful coughing.
Ans: D. forceful coughing.
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A. appendicitis. B. active internal bleeding. C. diverticulitis. D. tension pneumothorax.
The patient is seen in the outpatient surgery department for a comminuted right supracondylar femoral fracture. An open reduction and internal fixation of the right supracondylar femur fracture was performed.
What will be an ideal response?
You are performing a portable AP chest projection on a large patient. The image receptor is placed landscape behind the patient and a 46-inch SID is measured. It appears as though pertinent anatomy will not be included if the exposure is made with the patient and tube positioned as is. What changes can be made to include all anatomy of interest?
A. Place the image receptor portrait rather than landscape B. Increase the SID to 72 inches C. Open the collimators (increase the size of the light field) D. Expose patient without making any changes
“No wonder you feel _______.” Or “I’m really sorry this is such a tough time for you.”
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).