You have responded to a motor vehicle crash, and the scene size-up reveals an unrestrained patient who hit the windshield with her forehead upon colliding with another vehicle at a high rate of speed. Based on the following injuries, what type of injury patterns can you predict by this mechanism of injury?
a. A diabetic emergency
b. Pelvic injuries
c. Possible head trauma
d. Traumatic injuries to the lumbar region of the spine
Answer: c. Possible head trauma
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a. 62281 b. 62269 c. 62270 d. 62272
The purpose of the Allen test is to:
a. check for collateral circulation through the ulnar artery before sampling from the radial artery b. check for adequate pulse in the brachial artery c. check for the presence of a pulse in the radial artery d. verify that you are about to sample from an artery and not a vein
Which of the following organizations has established a list of medications that should never be crushed before administration?
TJC ISMP FDA DEA
Which area is most appropriate for pharmacist consultation with patients?
A) front area B) transaction window C) pharmacy counter D) none of the above