During transport to the dental office, an avulsed tooth should be kept in ____________
a. milk
b. saline solution
c. water
d. any of the above
d
RATIONALE: During transport to the dental office, an avulsed tooth should be kept in milk, saline solution, or water.
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You have been called for a 79-year-old female complaining of shortness of breath. Due to the increased respiratory rate, cough, and production of discolored sputum, you are suspicious of pneumonia. A family member asks you how she can have pneumonia, when her temperature is only 97.9°F. Your best response is:
A) "It is not uncommon for the elderly to have pneumonia without the signs of high fever or chills." B) "You will have to ask the doctor because I cannot give out medical information." C) "There is less need for an increased body temperature since the elderly have a higher number of white blood cells." D) "Higher blood pressure, typically seen in the elderly, tends to inhibit the body from producing a fever."
Which of the following patients would have the highest priority for transport?
a. A 24-year-old who is intoxicated and is complaining of pain and spasms in his legs b. A 34-year-old who is responsive, has cool diaphoretic skin, and is complaining of nausea c. A 28-year-old who is responsive, has tachycardia, and has cool, moist skin d. A 19-year-old who is lethargic, has hot dry skin, and has tachycardia
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A very widened QRS is seen in
A) severe hyperkalemia. B) severe hypokalemia. C) severe hypocalcemia. D) severe hypercalcemia.