Heat that is generated by an electrical injury can cause coagulation and vascular occlusion, resulting in:
A. massive infection.
B. compartment syndrome.
C. spinal cord inflammation.
D. spontaneous hemorrhage.
Answer: B. compartment syndrome.
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a. A unit with high resistance and low com-pliance b. A unit with high resistance and normal compliance c. A unit with normal resistance and low compliance d. A unit with normal resistance and normal compliance
_____________________ is a chronic metabolic condition characterized by gradual, noticeable enlargement and enlongation of the bones of the face, jaw and extremities due to oversecretion of the pituitary gland after puberty.
a. Graves’ disease b. goiter c. acromegaly
A girl with a bacterial infection is prescribed tobramycin sulfate 75 mg IV PB q8h. On hand is tobramycin sulfate 40 mg / mL. How many milliliters will contain the correct dose?
A. 1.9 mL B. 4 mL C. 4.9 mL D. 7.5 mL
Telling a patient that you will stick him with a really big needle if he doesn't settle down is an example of:
A) battery. B) slander. C) assault. D) negligence.