A young boy complains of pain to his fingers after spending several hours outside riding a sled in cold winter temperatures. After ensuring he has no life-threatening conditions, you turn your attention to his hands and note that the fingers are cold to the touch. You suspect that he is suffering from a superficial freezing cold injury. Which sign or symptom would help confirm this suspicion?
A) Skin on the fingers that is soft and numb
B) History of being exposed to cold temperatures
C) Swelling and blisters noted to the fingers
D) Firm skin that is cold and numb
A) Skin on the fingers that is soft and numb
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a. 20 b. 35 c. 50 d. 65
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A) hypertension is common among the elderly. B) the patients are not taking blood pressure medications. C) an infectious disease is spreading through the nursing home. D) all of the patients must have the same physician.
Which of these statements made by another crew member would cause you to disregard the use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for a patient?
A) "His respirations are agonal and slow." B) "He had bleeding stomach ulcers two years ago." C) "His SpO2 has fallen from 92% to 88%." D) "His blood pressure is 186/108 mmHg."
On the figure of the male reproductive system, identify number 11: _______________ _______________.
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