An axial calcaneus projection with the patient's foot in plantar flexion and the central ray angled 40 degrees proximally demonstrates
1. an elongated calcaneal tuberosity.
2. a foreshortened calcaneal tuberosity.
3. an open talocalcaneal joint space.
4. a closed talocalcaneal joint space.
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 1 and 4 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 2 and 4 only
D
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which one of the following statements about shock is true?
A) When blood loss occurs, a patient's tissue oxygenation remains normal until his blood pressure drops. B) Tissue oxygenation can be impaired, even though the blood pressure is normal. C) Tissue oxygenation remains normal until irreversible shock occurs. D) Hypotension results in death due to multiple organ failure, even if the blood pressure is later restored.
According to the START protocol, once the "walking wounded" have left the scene, you should begin triaging:
A. the patients closest to you. B. the patients who are not breathing. C. the ambulatory patients. D. the patients with the greatest need.
The main reason a diabetic patient who takes insulin must eat meals and snacks at regular times is to ____.
A. lower the blood sugar B. keep the blood sugar from dropping too low C. keep the blood pressure from dropping too low D. lower the blood pressure E. increase the heart rate