Much computer-aided surgery is ________ invasive, performing surgery through small incisions.
A) maximally
B) middling
C) minimally
D) None of the above
C) minimally
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This hormone is secreted by the hypothalamus when blood pressure decreases or ionic concentration increases; it results in increased reabsorption of water in the nephron
A) aldosterone B) atrial natriuretic peptide C) antidiuretic hormone D) adrenaline
You are treating a patient whose open chest wound has been sealed by EMTs on the scene before your arrival. During transport the patient becomes more dyspneic, tachycardic, and hypotensive. There are no breath sounds on the affected side, and the patient has JVD. Which of the following is the best action?
A) Reinforce the dressing with additional tape, using tincture of benzoin, if necessary, to improve the seal. B) Perform a needle thoracostomy at the second intercostal space in the midclavicular line. C) Perform a needle thoracostomy at the fourth intercostal space in the midaxillary line. D) Remove the dressing and see if the patient's clinical status improves, then replace the dressing.
An important aspect of the reassessment is to monitor and evaluate all of the following EXCEPT the:
A) accumulation of charges for care. B) transport priority. C) effectiveness of interventions. D) vital signs.
A 16-year-old boy was thrown from his motorcycle. To assess his level of consciousness, you apply a painful stimulus, but he does not open his eyes. Instead, he extends his arms rigidly at his sides. You should suspect:
A) concussion. B) swelling inside the skull. C) skull fracture. D) hypovolemia.