Clinical researchers are now using technology to help people with severe spinal cord injuries to walk
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You have been called to a local dialysis center for a patient with a bleeding fistula on her right upper arm. Despite all care at the center, the site continues to bleed. Your best choice in the care of the patient would be:
A) to apply a constricting band above the fistula. B) to place a pressure dressing over the fistula. C) lowering the arm for and during transport. D) to allow site the bleed to wash bacteria from the fistula.
Which of the following does not support the diagnosis of G6PD deficiency?
a. Presence of Heinz bodies with new methylene blue stain b. Reticulocytosis c. Hemolytic morphology during oxidative event d. Decreased mean cell volume
Which of the following is an appropriate way to trace a skip?
a. Go to the house where the patient last lived and ask the people who live there. b. Call the "Contact in Case of Emergency." c. Check with the FBI files. d. Use the patient's Social Security number to access a credit report.
Julio called this morning and asked to be seen today if possible. You fit him into the schedule and he arrives at your office with a red face that looks painful. He states that the gas stove flashed in his face when he was lighting it. You note that facial hair has been burned, but there are no blisters. Your best first response is to ________.
A. call 911 because burns to the head are always serious B. cover the burn to keep out bacteria C. apply ointment to the burns on his face D. check his vital signs and put ice on the burned area E. get him to drink some cool water to prevent shock