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saraeharris

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on: Jul 3, 2018
Your patient presents with a single stab wound to the right chest. He complains of sharp pain while breathing and feels short of breath. His lung sounds are clear on the left but diminished on the right. You suspect:
 
  A) flail chest. B) spinal injury.
  C) pneumothorax. D) injury to the larynx.

Question 2

Children compensate for shock differently from adults. Which one of the following signs often indicates shock in a pediatric patient?
 
  A) Tachycardia B) Vomiting C) Hypertension D) Warm skin


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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

A


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