A patient has a laceration on his arm from a table saw. Assessment reveals dark red blood flowing steadily from the wound. You would recognize this type of bleeding as:
a. arterial bleeding.
b. capillary bleeding.
c. venous bleeding.
d. lymphatic bleeding.
Question 2
You arrive at a scene at which a 16-year-old girl has cut her wrist with a knife. She appears to be pale, and blood is spurting from the cut. Which of the following actions should you take first?
a. Ask her how the injury happened.
b. Apply direct pressure to the cut.
c. Apply oxygen at 15 LPM via a nonrebreather mask.
d. Obtain a blood pressure reading.
Assessment of stereognosis.
The Hepatic Portal Blood Supply The liver receives water, minerals, and nutrients from the digestive
The medical assistant often has to reassure and comfort the patient before effective communication c
Patient registration form.
Control of BP and Blood Flow
The Type of Blood Vessel Injury Often Affects the Nature of the Hemorrhage