Author Question: Which of the following provides a clue to the nature of an illness? A) Medication bottles on the ... (Read 23 times)

piesebel · **on:** Jul 3, 2018

Which of the following provides a clue to the nature of an illness?

A) Medication bottles on the nightstand
B) Length of a knife
C) Caliber of ammunition
D) Surface on which a patient fell

Question 2

A 3-year-old female has been accidentally struck in the chest with a baseball bat during a domestic altercation. Assessment indicates redness to the right lateral chest with no deformity, crepitus, or broken skin. Vital signs are pulse 124, respirations 22, blood pressure 108/62, and SpO2 99 on room air. Given these assessment findings, you would:

A) immobilize the patient and treat as if in shock.
B) release the child into custody of PD for temporary foster home placement.
C) treat injury as if a flail chest and provide immediate transport.
D) treat the child for suspected internal chest injury.