The primary symptom of obstructive shock is:
A. severe hypotension.
B. bronchiole constriction.
C. increased urination.
D. none of the above.
A
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When the pharmacy technician enters patient information into the pharmacy computer, that information is stored in a(n):
A) Spreadsheet. B) Database. C) Application. D) Website.
Negligent behavior that results in patient death is referred to as:
a. informed consent b. product liability c. failure to warn d. malpractice
A 51-year-old female patient tripped in the kitchen and fell against a deep fryer, splashing hot oil onto her right arm. Assessment reveals partial- and deep partial-thickness burns to her arm. You estimate that the burn covers 4 to 5 percent of her body. Which statement, made by the patient, provides the most important information for determining the overall severity of the burn from a medical standpoint?
A) "I had a burn like this several years ago." B) "I think that I lost control of my bladder." C) "I have had diabetes for several years." D) "The doctor said that I scar very easily."
Which finding indicates that a patient who received a blow to the head is suffering from something other than a simple concussion?
A) He cannot remember what happened B) He asks the same questions over and over C) His heart rate is 92 beats/min and his blood pressure is 144/86 mmHg D) His pupils are noticeably unequal when assessed