In a flail chest, which pressure gradients are responsible for the inward movement on inspiration of the section of unattached ribs?

I. Transpulmonary
II. Transmural
III.Transthoracic
IV.Transrespiratory
a. II and IV only c. I and II only
b. I and III only d. II and III only


b. I and III only

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the following should you do next? A) Perform a secondary assessment. B) Assist the patient with her Epi-pen. C) Treat as an anaphylactoid reaction. D) Immediate and rapid transport

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Which of the following blood types is known as the "universal donor"?

a. O b. A c. B d. AB

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In the Edit Patient Insurance window, which of the following enables the user to record additional information, such as the patient's deductible?

A. Co-pay B. Deductible C. Details D. None of these

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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