A patient suffering blunt trauma to the abdomen has a lacerated liver. Which of the following represents the most immediate threat to life?

A) Infection
B) Pain
C) Peritonitis
D) Hemorrhage


D

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The process of breathing in and out is most appropriately called:

A) minute volume. B) respiration. C) aspiration. D) ventilation.

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You are transporting a patient in cardiac arrest. The AED is being used and a shock has been advised. Prior to administering the shock, what should you do?

A) Ensure that no rescuer is touching the stretcher B) Move the patient from the metal stretcher to a nonmetal surface C) Withhold all shocks because metal will conduct the shock into the ambulance D) Stop the ambulance and have all rescuers exit prior to shocking the patient with the AED

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Assessment of a mechanically ventilated patient reveals use of accessory muscles and a respira-tory rate of 26 breaths/min. The mode is CPAP with 5 cm H2O and an FIO2 of 0.4. The most ap-propriate action is which of the following?

a. Return the patient to full ventilatory sup-port. b. Add pressure support to the CPAP. c. Increase the CPAP to 8 cm H2O. d. Deflate the cuff of the ET tube.

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When your medical office receives an invoice from a supplier, in which section does the name of the medical practice appear?

A) company details B) client details C) payment terms D) fees

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