Venous blood is ________ than arterial blood.

A. lighter in color
B. lighter in weight
C. darker
D. heavier


Answer: C

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During a motor vehicle collision, a confused unrestrained male struck the steering wheel with his abdomen. Currently, he is confused and complains of generalized abdominal pain, which he rates as 6/10. Assessment indicates red marks across his lower abdomen caused by the steering wheel. His pulse is 140 beats/min, respirations are 24 breaths/min, blood pressure is 108/88 mmHg, and SpO2 is 86%. The patient looks pale and has moist skin. What is most appropriate when providing oxygen to this patient?

A) Provide 2 lpm through a nasal cannula B) Provide 8 lpm through a simple face mask C) Provide 15 lpm through a nonrebreather mask D) Oxygen can be withheld due to the SpO2 reading

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Which of the following is a pigment that gives a yellowish color to the skin?

a. Melanin b. Carotene c. Hemoglobin d. Corium

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Calculate the following desired doses.Ordered:      Depakote      0.5g PO dailyOn hand:      Depakote      125 mg tabletsDesired dose:      __________

What will be an ideal response?

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