Which of the following is a late sign of frostbite?
A. Numbness and tingling in the exposed area
B. Skin is pale and waxy.
C. Skin of affected area is cool and soft.
D. Slow or absent capillary refill
Answer: B
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Which gas law states that the total pressure exerted by a mixture of gases is equal to the sum of the pressures exerted by each gas in the mixture?
A. Boyle’s B. Graham’s C. Dalton’s D. Henry’s
The usual duration for a paraffin intervention is
A) 30-35 minutes B) 5-10 minutes C) 15-20 minutes D) 25-30 minutes
Which of the following is a special consideration when managing the pregnant trauma patient?
A) She is at increased risk for vomiting and aspiration. B) She may have a 30 percent blood volume loss before experiencing signs and symptoms of shock. C) Placing her supine may decrease cardiac output. D) All of the above are special considerations.
Capillary puncture is used for blood tests for all of the following, EXCEPT ________.
A. glucose levels B. cholesterol levels C. plasma studies D. hematocrit levels