The first step in the progression of compartment syndrome is:
A. pressure and swelling caused by bleeding within a muscle compartment becomes so great that the body can no longer perfuse the tissues against the pressure
B. a fracture or crush injury causes bleeding or swelling in an extremity
C. blood flow to the area is lost, and the limb itself may be lost if the pressure is not relieved
D. cellular damage occurs and causes additional swelling
B. a fracture or crush injury causes bleeding or swelling in an extremity
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A) Documenting the client's occupational performance changes during each occupational therapy session B) Calling the occupational therapist each time the client's condition changes C) Giving the occupational therapist an oral report on the client during each supervisory meeting D) Faxing progress reports to the supervising occupational therapist
To calculate dilutions, which formula is used?
A) X = Q1 x C2 B) Q1 x C1 = Q2 x C2 C) Q1 x Q2 = C1 + C2 D) Q1 x Q2 = X
Some of the major disadvantages of the transtracheal catheter are which of the following? 1. Infection 2. Mucus plugging 3. Excessive oxygen use 4. Lost tract or insertion opening
a. 1 and 3 only b. 1, 2, and 4 only c. 3 and 4 only d. 2, 3, and 4 only
Minority populations are still underrepresented in the health professions
Indicate whether the statement is true or false