In patients with the following injury, it may be wise to avoid collars and use instead manual stabilization and head cushion devices or blanket rolls for cervical-motion restriction
A) Thoracic cord injuries B) Cervical injuries
C) Mandible injuries D) Head injuries
C
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a. golden parachute b. kickback c. upgrade d. upcode
________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ may occur when a parent or caregiver becomes frustrated with a crying child
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Your infant patient has died suddenly and unexplainably during sleep. You should:
A. start resuscitation unless rigor mortis and/or lividity are present. B. question the parents to identify any child abuse. C. leave the scene so the family can grieve. D. classify the death as an incident of SIDS and notify authorities.
Your patient has to catheterize herself and states she thinks she has a bladder infection. Which of the following questions will provide you with useful information about the patient's problem?
A) "Do you have a history of kidney stones?" B) "Is it painful when you urinate?" C) "Are you having any vaginal discharge?" D) "Are you sexually active?"