Following blunt trauma to the abdomen, a 21-year-old female complains of diffuse abdominal pain and pain to the left shoulder. Your assessment reveals that her abdomen is distended and tender to palpation. On the basis of these findings, you should be MOST suspicious of injury to the:
A. pancreas.
B. gallbladder.
C. liver.
D. spleen.
Ans: D. spleen.
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A. Give the patient a prescription for each medication B. Encourage the patient to use a medication organizer or a medication box C. Instruct the patient on what each medication is for D. Tell the patient what will happen if he forgets to take his medication E. Call the patient periodically and inquire whether he has taken his medication
After placing an anaphylactic patient in the supine position, what is the next step for the dental auxiliary?
A. Open the patient's airway. B. Prepare the appropriate medication for the dentist. C. Administer oxygen to the patient. D. Begin chest compressions.
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act have published the final rule on the EHR incentive program.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)