You are managing a patient with a large flail segment to the right lateral chest. As such, you should recognize that the immediate threat to life is:
A) rib fractures.
B) infection.
C) hypoxia.
D) blood loss.
Answer: C
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a. Vascular malformation b. Lymphoma c. Hematoma d. Lymphangioma e. Lymphoepithelial cyst
Which of the following antibiotics is indicated in generalized chronic periodontitis?
A) Quinolone B) Azithromycin C) Amoxicillin D) None
The _____ is a numerical list of codes, separated by chapters.
A. ICD-10-CM B. ICD-9-CM C. Index D. Tabular List
Which of the following are classified as renal conditions?
I. Acute pyelonephritis II. Ureteral obstruction III. Hypovolemia IV. Renal ischemia a. IV only c. II only b. I and IV only d. III and IV only