A child is brought to the clinic by his mother. The mother states he has been at Boy Scout camp. The child has a rash on his face, arms, and legs. The child states it itches severely. The child has probably come in contact with
A) Latex gloves
B) A food that he is allergic to
C) Chlorine in the pool
D) Poison ivy
Ans: D
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A percussion sound that is loud in intensity, moderate to long in duration, low in pitch, and hollow in quality is resonance. Which of the following is an example of where this is heard in the body?
a. gastric air bubble b. healthy lung tissue c. over organs (liver) d. over muscle
A female nurse is called into the supervisor's office regarding her deteriorating work performance since the loss of her spouse 2 years ago. The woman begins sobbing and says that she is "falling apart" at home as well
Which type of grief is the female nurse experiencing? a. Normal grief b. Perceived grief c. Complicated grief d. Disenfranchised grief
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A. lymphocytes, monocytes, and plasma cells. B. polymorphonuclear leukocytes, monocytes, and mast cells. C. complement and bradykinins. D. None of the above.