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Tazate

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What injury occurs when there is compression of the chest with forced retrograde blood flow and engorgement of the blood vessels in the upper chest neck and head?
 
  A) Myocardial contusion
  B) Traumatic asphyxia
  C) Hemothorax
  D) Commotio cordis

Question 2

You have been called to a long-term nursing care facility for a 77-year-old female patient with Parkinson's disease. According to the nursing staff, she is more confused than normal and is to be transported to the emergency department for evaluation. Since the patient neither understands nor can answer any of your questions, which one of the following signs provides the BEST evidence that her breathing is adequate?
 
  A) Pulse oximeter reading at 98 percent
  B) Respiratory rate of 18
  C) Clear breath sounds
  D) Strong radial pulse


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pangili4

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A


Tazate

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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