Which of the following would be a risk factor for DVT?
a. Postoperative ambulation
b. Dehydration
c. Anorexia
d. Heart surgery
Answer: b. Dehydration
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Medical command has asked that you obtain orthostatic vital signs for a 54-year-old female complaining of dizziness and weakness. Her baseline vitals obtained while she was sitting in a chair were: pulse 84, respirations 26, blood pressure 118/62 mmHg, and SpO2 95%. Which one of the following would indicate that the patient has a positive orthostatic test?
A) Supine blood pressure of 100/64 mmHg and respirations of 22 B) Standing blood pressure of 92/54 and heart rate of 106 C) Standing pulse of 88 with the additional complaint of nausea D) Standing SpO2 88% and heart rate of 96 beats per minute
You are transporting a 54-year-old man who was working in his yard spraying a pesticide called Parathion. Although he was using a particulate respirator, he suddenly started experiencing dizziness, severe abdominal cramps, and vomiting. What is MOST likely route of toxic exposure?
A) Absorption B) Injection C) Inhalation D) Ingestion
The paired ________ sinuses are the large sinuses below the ocular orbits
A. sphenoid C. frontal B. maxillary D. ethmoid
Which part(s) of a diagnostic x-ray unit should not be touched while a radiographic exposure is in progress?
a. Control panel b. Exposure switch c. Radiographic table d. Tube housing, collimator, and high-tension cables