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soccerdreamer_17

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on: Jul 3, 2018
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


matt

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

D

Answer to Question 2

D


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