You suspect that a patient involved in a motor vehicle collision is in shock. What sign or symptom of shock would you expect to see last?

A) Tachycardia
B) Increased respirations
C) Decreased blood pressure
D) Pale and diaphoretic skin


C

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A) high-pressure liquid chemicals. B) high-pressure liquid chromatography. C) help please losing control. D) high-pressure lipid chemicals.

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________ is the study of the configuration or structure of living organisms.

A. Morphology B. Functional activity C. Biology D. Topography

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Your patient will MOST likely develop a good first impression of you if you:

A) look and act professional and confident. B) tell him or her that everything will be okay. C) address him or her as "dear" or "honey." D) quickly determine his or her chief complaint.

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If a seizure patient has been seizing for over 5 minutes, you should:

A. Apply high-concentration oxygen by nonrebreather mask and transport immediately. B. Insert a nasopharyngeal airway and begin positive pressure ventilation. C. Begin CPR and transport immediately. D. Protect the patient from injuring himself until the seizure stops.

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