You are reassessing a patient who has sustained blunt trauma to the chest. Which one of the following reassessment findings best indicates that the patient is deteriorating and is in the decompensating phase of shock?
a. Pulse of 96 beats per minute
b. Blood pressure of 88/50
c. Blood oozing from an abdominal laceration
d. Skin that is cool and dry
Answer: b
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A) Immediately physically restrain the patient. B) Encourage the man's wife to calm him down. C) Attempt to "talk down" the patient. D) Remove yourself, your partner, and family from the house.
Distinguishing between a knee dislocation and a patella dislocation can sometimes be difficult. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A) In a knee dislocation, the tibia is forced anteriorly or posteriorly in relation to the distal femur. B) The lack of a distal pulse could be a signal of a real emergency. C) In a patellar dislocation, the knee will be stuck in flexion but the knee cap will not be displaced. D) You should always check for a distal pulse.
A student pursues a career in HIM because of the potential for salary growth. This is an example of _____________.?
A) Intrinsic motivation B) Extrinsic motivation C) Job hopping D) Career planning
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