You suspect a very sick child to be in shock. His skin is dry, radial pulse weak, and blood pressure low. Which statement made by the parents would reinforce this suspicion?
A) "He has had a headache since last night."
B) "I gave him an aspirin this morning."
C) "He has had diarrhea for three days."
D) "His stepfather has really bad diabetes."
C) "He has had diarrhea for three days."
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The sympathetic chain ganglia are found:
A) at the arch of the aorta and the carotid bodies. B) on either side of and parallel to the spinal column. C) in the arachnoid fibers of the brain tissue. D) between the pericardium and the endocardium.
Elevator zones usually serve ___ floors
A) 5 to 10 B) 10 to 15 C) 15 to 20 D) 20 to 25
If the physician told you that the patient had a cold, you could document that in your patient care report as:
A) laryngitis. B) pharyngitis. C) sinusitis. D) rhinovirus.
Upon examination of the patient, you discover that she is currently taking benzodiazepines. Which of the following conditions typically is addressed by these medications?
A) Anxiety B) Depression C) Suicidal tendencies D) Schizophrenia