A patient who sustained blunt trauma to the abdominal and pelvic areas in a very serious collision is probably in which type of shock?

a. Obstructive
b. Cardiogenic
c. Distributive
d. Hypovolemic

c


Answer: d

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You have been called for an intoxicated male who sustained a full-thickness burn to his leg after passing out against a kerosene heater. After ensuring that his airway, breathing, and circulation are intact, you cool the burn with water and then:

A) carefully remove smoldering fabric that is adhered to the skin. B) cover the burn with a burn sheet soaked in warm sterile water. C) carefully wrap the burn with a dry sterile dressing. D) apply ice packs and secure in place with a sterile dressing.

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During calibration of a Clark polarographic O2 analyzer, you cannot get the sensor to read 100% when exposed to 100% O2, even after adjusting its calibration control. The unit has new batteries

Which of the following actions would be correct? a. Use it only with low FiO2 values. b. Send the device out for repair. c. Replace the unit's batteries. d. Change the sensor or electrode.

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The Physician Value-Based Payment Modifier:

A) adjusts a physician or physician group's Medicare fee schedule payments based on performance. B) must be applied to all physicians and physician groups by 2020. C) gives financial incentives that are based on performance every 5 years. D) is a voluntary system that provides incentives to providers based on performance.

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The right to bring a lawsuit for damages related to breach of confidentiality is protected under _____

A) Common Law B) Constitutional law C) Privacy Law D) Statutory Law

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