Your patient is suffering from end-stage liver disease. In which of the following ways would impairment of the hematologic system most likely be evident?
A) Jaundice
B) Polycythemia resulting in a florid appearance
C) Vaso-occlusive crisis resulting in joint pain
D) Leukocytosis
A
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A) neurogenic shock. B) hypovolemic shock. C) distributive shock. D) cardiogenic shock.
The rapid secondary assessment of a male patient who was thrown off a motorcycle indicates instability and pain on palpation to the pelvic area. What is the EMT's primary concern related to this injury?
A) Risk for infection B) Internal blood loss C) Severe pain D) Pelvic or hip fracture
Tube replacement is accomplished through the use of a tracheostomy tube or an endotracheal tube.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Irrigation and what other item is used anytime the dental drill is used during odontectomy?
a. bone wax b. ESU pencil c. Ray-Tec 4 x 4 d. suction