A person who has a splenectomy is at higher risk for what complication?
A) Viral infection B) Bacterial infection C) Anemia D) Cancer
B
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On follow-up, the ED physician informs you that a patient you transported earlier was found to have a hemothorax. You would understand this is a condition in which:
A) the trachea was torn. B) fluid and blood collected around the heart. C) the pleural membranes were punctured by a rib. D) blood collected in the chest.
Which of the following best describes a tort?
a. Breach of contract b. Violation of a state law c. Violation of the U.S. Constitution d. Wrongful act against another individual
Therapeutic procedures:
A) treat a condition. B) minimize its effects. C) eliminate it. D) all of the above.
A systemic overactivation of clotting mechanisms is called:
A) deep vein thrombosis. B) hemophilia. C) disseminated intravascular coagulation. D) sickle cell crisis.