During the early care for a patient with a basilar skull fracture in the prehospital setting, which of the following would be an unexpected finding?
A) Periorbital ecchymoses or "raccoon eyes"
B) CSF otorrhea
C) Blood mixed with cerebral spinal fluid flowing from the mouth
D) CSF rhinorrhea
A
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A blistering hereditary condition typically affects the skin and mucous membranes of children. Lesions, most commonly found at pressure points, heal with scars. This condition is known as:
a. Cicatricial pemphigoid b. Hand-foot-and-mouth disease c. Measles d. Epidermolysis bullosa e. Varicella
A less specialized cell is more radioresistant
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
After a failed venipuncture attempt and before deciding to switch to the other arm, the phlebotomist moves the needle several times without knowing the current needle proximity to the desired vein. The blood is obtained easily and quickly from the new site. The patient later complains of pain in the antecubital area where the phlebotomist was unsuccessful. What claim can be made against the phlebotomist?
a.) assault b.) fraud c.) negligence d.) res ipsa loquitur
Which of the following exposed the unsanitary conditions in New York City and led to the passage of a public health law that created a city board of health?
A. Marine Service Report B. Shattuck Report C. Emerson Report D. Eisenhower Report