If a burn patient presents with a hoarse voice and states, "I'm cold," your MOST immediate concern should be:
A) hypothermia.
B) burn shock.
C) inhalation injury.
D) cyanide toxicity.
Answer: C) inhalation injury.
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a. waveform b. systole c. QRS complex d. baseline
An adult patient complained of a 1 x 1 cm slightly tender nonulcerated mass in his lower lip. The patient believes that the lesion developed after he bit his lip several weeks ago. This would most likely be which of the following?
a. Traumatic fibroma b. Granular cell tumor c. Squamous cell carcinoma d. Mucocele e. Traumatic granuloma
Which of the following claims of negligence would fit into the category of res ipsa loquitur?
a. Improper use of x-ray equipment b. Failure to refer a client to a specialist c. Failure to make a correct diagnosis d. Leaving a gauze pad inside a patient after surgery
The most abundant dietary lipids are _______________, which are found in meats, eggs, milk, and butter.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).