A patient with acute peritonitis may present with rapid, shallow breathing resulting from:
A) pain.
B) DKA.
C) hypovolemia.
D) inflammation.
A
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a. Perform an elution and antibody panel b. Confer with the supervisor regarding the possibility of PCH c. Request a serum sample for antibody screen d. Perform a cold agglutinin test
In considering a patient for endotracheal tube extubation, which of the following procedures would you recommend to determine the risk of postextubation upper airway obstruction?
a. Methylene blue test b. Pre- and postbronchodilator c. Cuff leak test d. Forced vital capacity
The basic source of the physician distribution problem in the U.S. is:
a. Lack of health care coverage for all b. The need-based model c. Lack of awareness that there is a problem d. A shortage of MDs
Which of the following parts of the ear are important for balance?
A. cochlea B. eardrum C. hammer D. semicircular canals