A pediatric patient suffers a head trauma that tears the middle meningeal artery resulting in an epidural hematoma. This bleed is located between the dura and the
A) arachnoid mater
B) craniumC) pia mater
D) meninges
B
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Pain that the patient feels in a body part or area of the body that has nothing to do with a diseased organ is termed:
A) referred pain. B) retroperitoneal pain. C) abdominal pain. D) epigastric pain.
Which of the following does NOT complicate history-taking in the elderly patient?
A) The patient has impaired pain perception. B) The patient may be reluctant to give you important details. C) The patient reports multiple, vague complaints. D) A family member gives you information the patient failed to report.
The most common cause of death in the United States is:
A. cancer B. accidents C. cardiovascular disease D. lung disease
An excellent way to relieve stress and tension is to take ____ throughout the day.
A. personal phone calls B. 20-minute naps C. minivacations D. 20-minute walks