Following a blunt injury to the head, a 22-year-old female is confused and complains of a severe headache and nausea. On the basis of these signs and symptoms, you should be MOST concerned with the possibility of:
A. airway compromise.
B. spinal cord injury.
C. a fracture of the skull.
D. intracranial bleeding.
Answer: D. intracranial bleeding.
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a. Aspirin b. Motrin c. Tylenol d. Nebulizers
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A. dependent upon online medical direction. B. based on patient history and scene observations. C. a highly specialized process. D. based on a hands-on physical examination.
How does having type I diabetes predispose an individual to fungal infections?
A) Diabetics often have trauma to their feet and hands due to neuropathy. B) High sugar levels cause the body to break down protein and so the blood pH becomes acidic. C) High sugar levels can impair humoral immunity and the function of the white blood cells. D) All of the above.
One disruption in the practice schedule can be due to a(n) _______________ patient who arrives without an appointment and expects to see the physician.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).