A trauma patient has been struck in the abdomen by the steering column of the car he was driving. He is hypotensive, confused, and short of breath. Both you and your partner are concerned that he may have ruptured his spleen and is bleeding internally. Normal saline is being provided through the IV for transport. As such, you recognize that this solution will provide:
A) sugar for cellular energy.
B) red blood cells to carry oxygen.
C) clotting factors to stop bleeding.
D) electrolytes to replenish lost plasma.
D
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The tuberosity in the foot that is palpable is located at:
the proximal end of the fifth metatarsal the distal end of the first metatarsal the proximal end of the first metatarsal the distal end of the fifth metatarsal
Health care providers are required to sign a document acknowledging policies, procedures, and HIPPA laws
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Which is a symptom of cardiac arrest?
a. Tachycardia b. Reactive pupils c. Warm skin d. Absence of bleeding in surgical field
The type of movement shown by the letter C is ________.
A. dorsiflexion B. plantar flexion C. internal rotation D. inversion E. eversion