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soccerdreamer_17

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Which of the following best describes the mechanism of blunt thoracic trauma associated with blast injuries?
 
  A) Deceleration
  B) Acceleration
  C) Compression
  D) Compression and decompression

Question 2

Your patient is a 25-year-old female with a history of diabetes. She is confused, agitated, and verbally abusive to you, and she is very sweaty. Although she refuses to give a history of the present illness, you should suspect which of the following as the likely cause of the patient's presentation?
 
  A) A nondiabetic-related problem, such as a head injury or mental illness
  B) Excessive intake of foods high in sugar, such as soda or candy
  C) Failure to take her insulin
  D) Failure to intake sufficient sugar



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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

D



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