You are called to a residence for a 48-year-old male patient. He is lying in bed, groaning in pain and curled into a fetal position. His blood pressure is 88/50, pulse 136, and respiratory rate of 32. His wife states that he complained of lower right abdominal pain for several days that got progressively worse, until about an hour ago when it became suddenly unbearable. The wife states the
husband had been refusing to see a doctor, but she finally called 911. You suspect appendicitis and are concerned about the subsequent onset of:
A) toxic shock. B) renal colic. C) splenic rupture. D) peritonitis.
D
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a. A dry sterile gauze dressing b. Sterile gauze soaked in sterile water c. A clean cravat d. Vaseline gauze
Clenched teeth is known as ____.
A. nystagmus B. oculogria C. trismus D. dystonia
What is the moisture output of a heat and moisture exchanger (HME), according to this author?
A. 10 to 14 mg H2O/L B. 15 to 19 mg H2O/L C. 20 to 24 mg H2O/L D. >25 mg H2O/L
In a single-payer system, the primary payer usually is an insurance company
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.