When assessing a patient with a closed soft-tissue injury, it is MOST important to:
A. manipulate the injury site for signs of a fracture.
B. assess circulation distal to the site of the injury.
C. remain alert for more severe underlying injuries.
D. recognize that the integrity of the skin is broken.
Answer: C. remain alert for more severe underlying injuries.
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a. 79 b. 75 c. 68 d. 47
Ideally, before leaving the office, the patient will schedule his or her next appointment. This routine is known as ________.
A. double scheduling B. double booking C. advance scheduling D. advance booking
Stimulant agents that can cause toxicity when abused include cocaine and:
A. methamphetamine B. crack C. dicoumarol D. phenobarbital
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What will be an ideal response?