Approximately one quarter of the patients who are having a myocardial infarction have a STEMI on their initial 12-lead ECG.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
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A male patient has been shot in the chest with a small-caliber gun. What presentation indicates that he is in an early stage of shock?
A) Alert and anxious, pulse 96, BP 134/88 mmHg, pale and cool skin B) Slightly confused, pulse 116, BP 112/90 mmHg, warm skin that is flushed C) Confused and anxious, pulse 144, BP 82/palpation, cool skin that is mottled D) Confused, pulse 44, BP 110/68 mmHg, cool and cyanotic skin
Approximately what percentage of patients with pulmonary embolism have a normal ECG?
a. 10% to 15% b. 25% to 30% c. 40% to 60% d. 70% to 75%
Which of the following is an advantage of using cone beam computerized tomography?
A) Lower radiation dose B) Color images C) Easy-to-read results D) Does not use radiation
A problem that runs a definite and prescribed course, is transient in nature, and is not likely to permanently alter health status is _____
a. minimal b. self-limited c. of low severity d. of moderate severity