List five of the categories of testing that occur in the clinical area of the hospital lab
What will be an ideal response?
any five of the clinical listings from Table 12-2
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Your patient presents with a wound to her forearm. Your exam reveals a 3 cm wound that has smooth edges and appears to go through several layers of tissue. This type of soft tissue injury is best classified as a:
A) laceration. B) crush injury. C) contusion. D) puncture.
Which of the following would directly result in decreased fibrinolysis?
A) Increased factor X B) Decreased plasminogen secretion C) Increased plasmin secretion D) Hypercalcemia
Which of the following is NOT appropriate in caring for a patient with closed soft-tissue injuries and a significant mechanism of injury?
A) Allow the patient to have small sips of water. B) Anticipate vomiting. C) Treat for shock if you think there are internal injuries even if the patient's vital signs are normal. D) Splint any swollen, deformed extremities.
Application of cold does NOT result in
A. hypothermia. B. vasoconstriction. C. decreased sensitivity to pain. D. an increase in the size of blood vessels.