A 44-year-old male has been shot in the abdomen. What assessment findings would lead you to believe that the patient is in compensated shock?
A) Alert and anxious, pulse 96, BP 134/88 mmHg, pale and cool skin
B) Slightly confused, pulse 116, BP 112/90 mmHg, warm skin that is flushed
C) Confused and anxious, pulse 144, BP 82/palpation, cool skin that is mottled
D) Confused, pulse 44, BP 110/68 mmHg, cool and cyanotic skin
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A prospective student is interested in becoming an EMT, but is unsure how it will affect his family. He says that his wife is very worried about the danger associated with EMS and has never had to deal with him being gone for 24 hours at a time. What is the most appropriate response?
A) "The long hours actually make things easier since there is less time to argue." B) "I have found that the family becomes used to it and things are okay after about six months." C) "It may help to bring your wife here so she can see what we do and the safety precautions we take." D) "I would just tell her that everything will be okay and avoid talking about work when you are home."
Which of the following is NOT an example of an antifungal?
A) itraconazole B) ketoconazole C) terbinafine D) simvastatin
A/An _______________ is an attempt to make a computer an expert in one narrow field
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which of the following components is required to be mixed LAST into a TPN bag?
Multivitamins Dextrose Lipids Amino acids