Which of the following assessment findings is most indicative of increasing pressure within the skull from a closed head injury?
a. Blood pressure of 192/106 mmHg
b. Heart rate of 132 beats per minute
c. Blood pressure of 110/50
d. Pupils equal and reactive
Answer: a
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A. hordeolum B. entropion C. chalazion D. trichiasis
Which of the following is NOT a major factor affecting the demand for health care services?
A. The type of health care provider sought will determine the services utilized. B. Location or place of residence doe not influence utilization of services. C. Frequency of seeking visits will have an impact on the utilization of services. D. The type of health care serviceaffects its utilization.
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A) provide only the amount of care needed to prevent his condition from deteriorating and quickly move him to the ambulance. B) ask a police officer to stand near you with his weapon drawn as you provide emergency medical treatment to the patient. C) immediately place the patient on a long backboard, quickly move him to the ambulance, and begin treating his injury. D) return to your ambulance and wait there until a law enforcement official advises you that the perpetrator is nowhere to be found.
Of the four types of examinations that a physician can perform, which level is the most complete?
A. detailed B. expanded problem-focused C. comprehensive D. problem-focused