Which of the following best describes shear injuries to the abdominal organs?
A) Sudden compression of gas-containing hollow organs, resulting in their rupture
B) Sudden decompression of solid or hollow organs
C) Tearing of the organ in which the organ is fixed at its point of attachment but free to move otherwise
D) Impact of solid organs with the abdominal wall in rapid deceleration
C
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A) Notify the victim's family of the incident. B) Provide the caller with information on local hospitals. C) Determine the location of the shooter. D) Ask the caller for her phone number.
The ALARA principle provides a method for comparing the amount of radiation used in various health care facilities in a particular area for specific imaging procedures. This information may be helpful to many
a. accrediting bodies. b. advisory groups. c. radiation standards organizations. d. regulatory agencies.
Discuss the three methods used to determine the appropriate size of an oropharyngeal airway.
What will be an ideal response?
Pain associated with an ectopic pregnancy may be referred to the:
A) pelvic girdle. B) lower back. C) shoulder. D) umbilicus.