A patient has been involved in a very serious motor vehicle collision and is in shock. Assessment findings indicate that he sustained blunt trauma to the abdominal and pelvic areas. Which type of shock is the patient most likely suffering?

A) Obstructive
B) Cardiogenic
C) Distributive
D) Hypovolemic


D) Hypovolemic

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Which phospholipid ratio would indicate a neonate with a low risk of developing respiratory dis-tress syndrome (RDS)?

a. L/S ratio of 1 b. L/S ratio of 2 or more c. L/S ratio of less than 1.5 d. L/S ratio of less than 1

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After a carotid endarterectomy, once the arteriotomy is closed, the clamps are taken off the internal, external, and ________ carotid arteries, in that order

A. common B. superior

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________—Drooping eyelids

Fill in the blank with correct word.

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One of the earliest written records of medicinal uses of plants was found in:

A) Greece B) Egypt C) Italy D) England

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