What is the correct terminology for a wound in which a vacuum has been created within the chest, drawing air into the thorax with each breath?
A) Open chest wound B) Closed tension pneumothorax
C) Gurgling chest wound D) Sucking chest wound
D
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The trachea consists of 16 to 20 C-shaped pieces of __________.?
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
You are caring for a teenager who is having a severe allergic reaction. He has hives all over his stomach, is having respiratory distress, and is wheezing. After you administer oxygen, you get a set of vital signs. Medical direction has ordered you to assist with administration of his Epi-Pen®. You will monitor the success of your interventions during the:
A) secondary assessment. B) primary assessment. C) focused exam. D) reassessment.
Which of the following factors may influence your index of suspicion of a patient's condition? Select the letter choice with the best combination of the following factors: 1. Age 2. Gender 3. Race 4. Forces involved with the mechanism of injury
A) 1, 2, and 4 B) 1, 3, and 4 C) 1, 2, 3, and 4 D) 4 only
One of the most common occurrences for marking the beginning of the statutory period for medical malpractice includes:
A. the day a lawsuit was filed B. the time a patient recovers from injury C. the day the alleged negligent act was committed D. the day the patient dies E. the day the patient is at full medical recovery