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chads108

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A patient suffering blunt trauma to the abdomen has a lacerated liver. Which one of the following represents the MOST immediate threat to life?
 
  A) Pain
  B) Infection
  C) Peritonitis
  D) Hemorrhage

Question 2

You respond to a 25-year-old man involved in a farm accident. Upon arrival, you see that your patient has suffered a partial amputation of the leg. The wound is bleeding profusely. The patient is unconscious, pale, and clammy. Vitals are respiration 24, pulse 110, and blood pressure 90/60. You control the bleeding with direct pressure and a tourniquet. Your next step should be to treat this patient for:
 
  A) hypovolemic shock.
  B) distributive shock.
  C) cardiogenic shock.
  D) neurogenic shock.


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BUTTHOL369

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

D

Answer to Question 2

A


chads108

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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