An asymptomatic 2 x 3 cm mass in the lateral neck of a 25-year-old man was biopsied. Micro-scopically, it was a cyst surrounded by lymphoid tissue. The diagnosis would be:
a. Epidermal inclusion cyst
b. Ectopic lymphoid tissue
c. Branchial cyst
d. Thyroglossal tract cyst
e. Dermoid cyst
C
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A) Unresponsive patient with hypotension B) Patient responsive to painful stimuli only C) Patient who only responds to verbal stimuli D) Unresponsive patient with tachycardia
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A) Standing SpO2 88percent and heart rate of 96 beats per minute. B) Standing pulse of 88 with the additional complaint of nausea. C) Standing blood pressure of 92/54 and heart rate of 106. D) Supine blood pressure of 100/64 mmHg and respirations of 22.
When explaining the priorities of helmet removal to a candidate patroller, you would stress:
a. sliding the helmet rearward off the head so that you don't hit the patient's nose. b. sliding the fingers under the occiput so that the head doesn't drop backward. c. applying a cervical collar before removing the helmet to help stabilize the head. d. removing the helmet to ensure the patient's proper alignment on a backboard.
Who or what is responsible for performing the calculations associated with the results of spirometry testing?
A. A computer system B. The medical assistant performing the test C. A respiratory therapist D. The physician