Which of the following mechanisms of injury would MOST likely cause a deceleration injury resulting in a pulmonary contusion?
A) A patient receives a bullet wound from a .22 gauge shotgun.
B) A patient is struck with a baseball bat.
C) A patient receives a knife wound to the thorax.
D) A patient's thorax strikes a steering wheel.
D
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A) Lymphocytes B) Red blood cells C) Padocytes D) Phagocytes
Your suspect your patient has a spinal injury. You have completed your primary assessment and treated all life threats. Your next step is to:
A. gather a complete patient history. B. call for medical direction to determine further treatment. C. perform a reassessment. D. follow local protocol for immobilizing the patient.
Air ambulance is ONLY covered in cases of:
a. medical emergency where ground transport would compromise the patient's condition. b. organ donation. c. car accidents. d. military extractions.
Which of the following would a practitioner recommend as a treatment for a patient with gout?
A. Regular exercise B. Chemotherapy C. Braces D. Appropriate footwear E. Reducing meats, fish, and wine in the diet