The highest level of severity on the Gustillo Fracture Scale is _____.
A. IV
B. III
C. II
D. I
Answer: B
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a. "It's probably just a sprain." b. "It could be a nondisplaced fracture and needs to be medically evaluated." c. "This is probably a pathologic fracture." d. "This looks like an open fracture."
You suspect that an unhelmeted climber who struck his head during a fall may have a basilar skull fracture. As you conduct your assessment, which of the following findings reinforces this suspicion?
a. Blood coming from both ears b. Dilation and sluggish response to light of the right pupil c. Clear fluid coming from the right ear and left nostril d. Paralysis of the left arm and left leg
The mortality rate for VAP depends on which of the following? 1. Length of stay on the ventilator 2. Presence of underlying disease 3. Prior antimicrobial therapy 4. Presence of a heated humidifier
a. 1 and 2 only b. 2 and 3 only c. 1 and 4 only d. 1, 2, 3, and 4
The pulse is a reflection of the stroke volume or _____________
A. amount of input B. amount of oxygen in the blood C. amount of blood pumped through the heart D. amount of blood pumped from the heart into the aorta