Which of these is a high-velocity wound that carries the greatest risk for death when considering the concept of cavitation?
A) Shotgun wound to the lung
B) Gunshot wound to the spleen
C) Stab wound to the liver
D) Gunshot wound to the stomach
B) Gunshot wound to the spleen
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a. Normal leukocyte count b. Absolute leukocytosis c. Relative leukopenia d. Absolute leukopenia
What is the optimal position of the tip of an intra-aortic balloon pump?
a. 2 cm above the carina b. 4 cm above the carina c. 7 cm above the carina d. In the upper third of the carina
Anthrax is an example of a Category C biological agent.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The two upper chambers of the heart are the:
A. atria. B. ventricles. C. myocardium. D. mediastinum.