Over the past several decades, the medical community has seen a decreased need to move sick patients from one hospital to another.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
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A) Plasmids B) Proteins C) Allergenics D) Vector
Synaptic pruning means that:
a. Synapses that are seldom activated can be removed b. Synapses that are often fired can be removed
Which of the following is a method used to diagnose a condition?
A) Primary prevention B) Therapeutic modality C) Diagnostic modality D) Tertiary prevention
You are performing a rapid assessment on a 30-year-old male who was involved in a motor-vehicle crash. The patient is conscious, but restless. He complains of difficulty breathing and chest pain. Your assessment reveals diminished breath sounds in the left hemithorax, normal jugular veins, and a midline trachea. His blood pressure is 124/64 mm Hg, heart rate is 120 and regular, and respirations are 26 breaths/min and shallow. Which of the following injuries should you suspect?
A. Moderate hemothorax B. Simple pneumothorax C. Myocardial contusion D. Tension pneumothorax