Which of the following would be true regarding a 42-year-old female with traumatic paraplegia?
A) She cannot move her arms.
B) She requires a walker for ambulation.
C) She is ventilator dependent.
D) She would require a wheelchair.
D
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You are on the scene of a 50-year-old male who lacerated his arm on a sheet of plate glass. He is pale, diaphoretic, and mumbling incoherently. You have controlled an arterial bleed with direct pressure. His blood pressure is 70/40, pulse 120, and respiratory rate of 28. Which of the following signs is the most concerning?
A) Respiratory rate B) Tachycardia C) Altered mental status D) Blood pressure
Your patient has sustained a blunt impact to the chest. Which signs or symptoms make you suspect a closed chest injury?
A. Accessory muscle use B. Sucking sound C. Tension pneumothorax D. Bleeding from the injury
Battery is a threat of violence.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
An established patient generally has a shorter appointment than a new patient
Indicate whether the statement is true or false