A patient has an injury to the elbow. You should check the pulse at which location?

A) Femoral artery
B) Brachial artery
C) Carotid artery
D) Radial artery

Answer: D) Radial artery

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Your 20-year-old patient has just been admitted through the emergency department with a blood alcohol level of 520 mg/dl. What potential side effect of alcohol overconsumption should you be most concerned about?

a. Disinhibition b. Nausea and vomiting c. Abusive behavior d. Respiratory arrest

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Prior to initiating chest physiotherapy, the patient tell you that "I seem to breathe fast and lift my shoulders a lot, but l feel like I am getting enough air. I sleep through the night and use only one pillow." You can conclude that the patient likely has:

A. dyspnea B. orthopnea C. increased work of breathing D. a decreased level of consciousness

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