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A teenage male has fallen onto a railing while skateboarding. He complains of right-sided chest pain and moderate dyspnea. Exposure of the chest reveals a section of his ribs that is moving opposite of the rest of the ribs. You should:
 
  A) roll the patient over onto his right side. B) cover the wound with an occlusive dressing.
  C) apply a bulky dressing over the section. D) begin positive pressure ventilation.

Question 2

Your patient is experiencing right lower quadrant pain following a syncopal episode. She reports that her last menstrual period (LMP) was about six weeks ago. While she is awaiting an abdominal CT, the surgery resident asks that you initiate an IV of lactated Ringer's solution using a blood set (10 drops/mL) and infuse 1 liter over 1 hour. What drip rate (in drops/minute) will you use to attain this rate of administration?
 
  A) 17
  B) 600
  C) 67
  D) 167


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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D



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