The CXR image shows a small right infiltrate. The physician suspects an embolism, either fat or pulmonary,
and orders a STAT spiral CT scan of the lungs. The interpretation of the results reads strongly suggestive
of a pulmonary embolus (Pe)
What are the most likely sources of the embolus?
What will be an ideal response?
Question 2
H.K. returns to surgery. The wound over H.K.'s fracture site has become necrotic with purulent drainage.
The wound is debrided and cultured and a posterior splint is applied. H.K. returns to his room with orders
for wet-to-moist dressing changes.
The physician suspects osteomyelitis and orders nafcillin (unipen) and
ciprofloxacin (Cipro). Contact precautions are implemented.
Why are two antibiotics ordered?
What will be an ideal response?
Approximately 1 pound (0.45 kg) of ground elk meat formed into patties; note the relatively small fa
History of the number of observed sunspots during the last 250 years, which shows the ~11-year solar
A medical assistant helps the physician with a patient.
Use small circular strokes up the ankle and leg.
Graph shows the living arrangements of Canadian seniors
Section of a normal brain (left) and an HD brain (right). The HD brain shows extensive damage to the