This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Which of the following statements about amputations is true? a. An amputation involves a ... (Read 7 times)

bclement10

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 560
on: Jul 2, 2018
Which of the following statements about amputations is true?
 
  a. An amputation involves a completely severed body part.
  b. A badly mangled or damaged amputated part should not be preserved or sent to the hospital because it cannot be reattached.
  c. Surgeons can reattach an amputated part only if it has been without a blood supply for less than one hour.
  d. All amputated body parts should be preserved and sent to the hospital with the patient.

Question 2

The most effective method for treating a contusion is to apply a(n):
 
  a. pressure dressing.
  b. tourniquet.
  c. bandage.
  d. ice pack.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

jessicaduplan

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 337
Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: d

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d


bclement10

  • Member
  • Posts: 560
Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
:D TYSM

vickyvicksss

  • Member
  • Posts: 351
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Only one in 10 cancer deaths is caused by the primary tumor. The vast majority of cancer mortality is caused by cells breaking away from the main tumor and metastasizing to other parts of the body, such as the brain, bones, or liver.

Did you know?

Though Candida and Aspergillus species are the most common fungal pathogens causing invasive fungal disease in the immunocompromised, infections due to previously uncommon hyaline and dematiaceous filamentous fungi are occurring more often today. Rare fungal infections, once accurately diagnosed, may require surgical debridement, immunotherapy, and newer antifungals used singly or in combination with older antifungals, on a case-by-case basis.

Did you know?

Thyroid conditions may make getting pregnant impossible.

Did you know?

The toxic levels for lithium carbonate are close to the therapeutic levels. Signs of toxicity include fine hand tremor, polyuria, mild thirst, nausea, general discomfort, diarrhea, vomiting, drowsiness, muscular weakness, lack of coordination, ataxia, giddiness, tinnitus, and blurred vision.

Did you know?

Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system destroys its own healthy tissues. When this occurs, white blood cells cannot distinguish between pathogens and normal cells.

The sexual cycle of flowering plants involves alternation of sporophyte and gametophyte generations. The sexual cycle of flowering plants involves alternation of sporophyte and gametophyte generations.
Apparent and True Orbits of Alpha Centauri. Apparent and True Orbits of Alpha Centauri.
Arthroscopic surgery involves the surgery of a joint with the use of a flexible arthroscope and othe Arthroscopic surgery involves the surgery of a joint with the use of a flexible arthroscope and othe
True Friendship True Friendship
A therapist assisting an amputee patient to regain mobility and strength after amputation. A therapist assisting an amputee patient to regain mobility and strength after amputation.
Two epigenetic mechanisms. Histone remodeling involves modifications to a histone protein (around ... Two epigenetic mechanisms. Histone remodeling involves modifications to a histone protein (around ...
Video: Gastrulation: cross section of the frog

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library