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.
C
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Most often the clinician makes a diagnosis of infectious mononucleosis by which of the following findings?
a. Significant lymphocytosis, with reactive lymphocytes predominating b. Presence of mild thrombocytopenia, with a significant lymphocytosis c. Demonstration of the presence of the heterophil antibody d. Demonstration of the presence of cytomegalovirus antibody
Convert 99.0ºF to Celsius: ________ºC. (round to the nearest tenth)
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
An LMA may be used ____.
A. in patients who have not fasted B. in patients with a hiatal hernia C. as a conduit for emergency resuscitation drugs D. as an option in emergency situations where an endotracheal tube is not readily available
The statute of limitations is
A. different depending on the state. B. determined by the courts. C. the same law in every state. D. a federal law. E. determined by when the negligence occurred.