The MOST important aspect of care when treating a suspected thoracic injury is:
A) chest decompression.
B) pain medications.
C) ventilation and oxygenation.
D) intravenous therapy.
Answer: C
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A. It is illegal in most states to purposely break a windshield. B. Windshields are resistant to the spring-loaded center punch used to break car windows. C. Windshields are made of tempered glass, which when shattered will create many small, sharp fragments, which could cut the patient. D. Windshields are made of laminated safety glass, so even when shattered, the glass pieces stay together, making access more difficult.
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A. exchange of money B. verbal agreement C. informal agreement D. written agreement
Values are based upon _____
A) legislation B) personal choices C) philosophy D) society
Which of the following is one of the first signs of liver disease?
A. Anuria B. Proteinuria C. Bilirubinuria D. Phenylketonuria E. Glycosuria