Which of the following is an emergent pathological process that creates systemic hypercoagulation followed by hypocoagulability and internal hemorrhaging?
a. anaphylactic reactions
b. coronary heart disease
c. disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
d. malignant hyperthermia
c
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PMH means
A) Partial myocardial hemorrhage B) Positive mental health C) Posterior medial hernia D) Past medical history
A(n) is a legal document that outlines instructions regarding a patient's
medical decisions. A. breach of duty C. advance directive B. power of attorney D. release of confidence
Your patient has a suspected cervical spine injury from falling from a rope swing. His vital signs are pulse 62, respirations 20, and blood pressure 90/56. He has no feeling below his mid-chest area but is able to breathe on his own. You should suspect:
A) neurogenic shock. B) hypovolemic shock. C) psychogenic shock. D) cardiogenic shock.
Prolonged stress inhibits the body's immune responses by ________.
A. increasing the release of cortisol B. using up all body reserves C. causing sodium and water retention D. causing weight loss E. increasing protein synthesis