A dialysis patient complains of bleeding from the access site in her left forearm. You should:
A) apply direct pressure over the site.
B) determine the blood pressure in her left arm.
C) apply a tourniquet above the access site.
D) apply an ice pack to her left arm.
A
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There has been a very serious motor vehicle collision involving a high-profile judge seeking reelection. The judge's car was traveling at a high rate of speed and crossed the center line, striking and killing a motorcyclist. Newspaper reporters are on location, asking you to describe what happened. Which statement is most appropriate?
A) "The judge was involved, but I cannot tell you anything that happened." B) "The judge was in the car that hit and killed the motorcyclist." C) "There has been a serious accident in which a person was killed." D) "The accident was not bad, so please leave the scene."
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of breastfeeding?
A) Increased visual acuity B) Reduced risk of gastroenteritis C) Reduced risk of ear infections D) Protection against common allergies
Which of the following indicates that the test results were within normal limits?
A. Acceptable B. Passed C. Positive D. In Range
Tensions between elite athletes and sportswriters has intensified as
A. more sportswriters have come from low-income and minority backgrounds. B. athletes have discovered that they can write their own stories online. C. salary differences between athletes and sportswriters have increased. D. journalists have ignored personal information in stories about athletes.