Why do MOST patients with gunshot wounds to the abdomen die?
A) Injury to the peritoneum and supporting structures of the pelvis
B) Injury due to high energy imparted into the intra-abdominal organs
C) Injury that causes peritonitis, leakage of organ contents and resultant sepsis
D) Injury resulting from low energy delivered over a longer pathway
B
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a. If there is a possible drug interaction or allergy b. If the patient requests counseling about their medication c. If the patient has a question about the price of an OTC product d. If you suspect a prescription might be forged or altered
During an emergency move, which of the following techniques should be used, whenever possible, to minimize the possibility of further aggravating a possible spinal injury?
A) Pull the patient from the feet, not the shoulders. B) Roll the patient over. C) Move the patient in the direction of the long axis of the body. D) Move the patient sideways, alternating between moving the shoulders, then the hips.
A substance used to kill disease-causing microorganisms is known as a
a. Antibacterial b. Purifier c. Microbicide d. Hydrogen sulfide