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Eschar is best described as
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necrotic slough
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Fractures that occur spontaenously and may cause a fall is usually related to
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Osteporosis
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Symptoms of a ruptured spleen include pain in the
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left shoulder
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The most common type of shock seen in an accident victim is
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hypovolemic shock
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What are the lab values you would expect in a pt with major burns?
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inc. potassium, dec. sodium, inc. H&H and metabolic acidosis
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Healing of the burn pt is severly impaired if the albumin level drops below
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2 gm/dl
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Which organ would you expect to be most affected with an overdose of acetaminophen?
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liver
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Overdose of which drug is commonly associated with 'yellow vision'?
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Lanoxin
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For a pt with carbon monoxide posioning, what color skin would iyou nitially expect to find?
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cherry red
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What is the single most effective way to prevent infection?
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hand washing
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A pt with acute appendicitis is usually most comfortable when placed in which position?
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Fowlers position with rt foot flat on bed and rt knee flexed.
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What is the definitive diagnosis in Crhon's Disease?
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biopsy
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What is the purpose for administering phenazopyridine (Pyridium) to pts with UTI?
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to minimize bladder spasm
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Where will a pt most likely feel pain assoc with diverticulitis?
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left lower quadrant
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What type diet should a pt with glomerulonephritis follow?
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low sodium, high calorie, protein modified
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What finding would you expect to find if a pt with chronic glomerulonephritis?
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hypoalbuminemia
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Inflammation of the oral cavity is the most common symptom in what disorder?
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stomatitis
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Post tonsillectomy, how should a pt be positioned?
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prone with a pillow under the abdomen
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An artificial opening in the small bowel is called an
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ileostomy
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What is the most common earliest symptom of malignant hypothermia?
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hypotension
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