The trauma patient presenting with left lower rib fractures develops left upper quadrant tenderness, hypotension, and referred pain to the left shoulder. You suspect:
A. bowel obstruction.
B. cardiac tamponade.
C. pulmonary contusion.
D. splenic injury.
Ans: D. splenic injury.
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a. Assess the strongest intensity of each contraction. b. Assess uterine relaxation between two contractions. c. Assess from the beginning to the end of each contraction. d. Assess from the beginning of one contraction to the beginning of the next.
Which method will a researcher use to evaluate a group of qualitative studies?
a. Meta-analysis b. Meta-synthesis c. Mixed-methods systematic review d. Systematic review
Assisted-living residents receive:
a. 1 meal a day b. 1 meal a day and snacks c. 2 meals a day d. 3 meals a day and snacks
By definition, what must a group be in order to be considered a "vulnerable" population? Select all that apply
a. Aware that they are "at risk" b. Diagnosed with an observable medical problem c. Have difficulty obtaining appropriate health care d. Acutely ill with several comorbidities e. Likely to develop health-related problems f. Probably confronting a shorter life span than others their age