Abdominal guarding is MOST commonly encountered in patients with:

A) acute renal failure.
B) peritoneal irritation.
C) intra-abdominal bleeding.
D) chronic liver inflammation


Answer: B) peritoneal irritation.

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a. Vasodilation b. Sweating c. Pilomotor d. Ptosis

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Physicians are required to register with the DEA in order to prescribe, dispense, or administer controlled substances. A special form, DEA 224, must be completed and submitted to the DEA. Renewal is required every ________ year(s), using Form 224a

a. one b. two c. three d. four

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Use this figure to compute the static compliance for an intubated patient with an inspiratory flow rate set at 70 L/min

a. 0.2 cm H2O/(L/sec) b. 11.7 cm H2O/(L/sec) c. 16.7 cm H2O/(L/sec) d. 20 cm H2O/(L/sec)

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Dislocation of right ankle, initial encounter __________

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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