Your patient was struck in the right upper arm with a baseball bat. Which of the following signs or symptoms indicates the highest probability that the humerus has been fractured?
a. Crepitus felt on palpation
b. Pain in the right upper arm
c. Swelling in the upper arm
d. Decreased sensation in the right hand
Answer: a
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A. Copies of your resume and contact information for your reference. B. All your personal employee paperwork, such as evaluations, from your last job. C. Somehing to eat while you're waiting to be interviewed. D. Chewing gum to keep your breath fresh.
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In a mechanically ventilated patient who is receiving lorazepam and succinylcholine, the dia-phragm moves in which of the following ways?
a. A b. B c. C d. D