You arrive on the scene of a collapsed building. One of the workers is trapped in the debris. His right leg is caught between two large pieces of cinderblock. You should identify this as which type of injury?
A) Avulsion
B) Amputation
C) Puncture wound
D) Crush injury
Answer: D) Crush injury
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a. Pregnancy b. Ovulation c. Ketone d. HIV
Which of the following best describes the pathophysiology of anaphylactic shock?
A. The heart is not able to effectively pump blood through the body. B. A blood clot prevents blood from returning to the heart and causes a drop in blood pressure. C. A serious allergic reaction causes the blood vessels to dilate uncontrollably, resulting in a loss of blood pressure. D. An allergic reaction causes fluid and blood to leak out of the vessels, causing hypovolemia.
Cyclic patterns of increased rate and depth of breathing alternating with periods of apnea is referred to as:
A. Kussmaul respirations. B. Biot's respirations. C. Cheyne-Stokes respirations. D. None of the above.
After receiving a package, the medical assistant should never open and check the contents to determine that nothing is missing or broken
Indicate whether the statement is true or false