While performing a primary assessment on a trauma patient who has fallen from a roof, you discover absent lung sounds on the right side. Which of the following actions should you take next?
A) Assess for signs of a tension pneumothorax.
B) Intubate the patient.
C) Continue the rapid trauma assessment.
D) Decompress the patient's chest.
A
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A. Guinea pigs and mice B. Gerbils and hamsters C. Lizards and snakes D. Dogs, cats, and raccoons E. Birds and insects
Tyler is returning from his lunch break. As he passes through the reception area, he notices a small, bright-pink pill lying on the floor near the counter. There are several people in the reception/waiting area, including a few small children. What should Tyler do?
A. Ask the receptionist to call housekeeping to vacuum the floor B. Lecture the waiting patients on carelessness with medications C. Pick it up and put it in his pocket for possible later use D. Pick it up and ask if anyone in the room has lost a pill E. Dispose of the medication properly, out of the reach of small children
What is an unfortunate side effect of the treatment for autoimmune disease?
A) Patients often develop peripheral neuropathy. B) The patient has a dramatic increase in red blood cells. C) The patient is less able to fight infectious diseases. D) Patients experience increased gastrointestinal motility.