Which of the following is CORRECT regarding tularemia?
A) It is a gastrointestinal illness spread through food.
B) It causes hemolytic uremic syndrome if left untreated.
C) It is a bacterial infection transmitted by black-legged ticks.
D) It has been identified as a potential weapon of bioterrorism.
D
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A 10-year-old male has been struck by a car while riding his bicycle. He has a minor hemorrhage on his lower left leg and complains of abdominal pain. He is awake and has pale skin. His vital signs are P 130, R 32, BP 100/60. These findings are most likely the result of:
A. a fracture in the leg. B. hypothermia as evidenced by his pale skin. C. pain associated with his abdomen. D. shock.
You are having a difficult time getting air from the bag-valve mask to pass into the lungs of a patient with suspected stroke. What should your first action be?
A) Perform a finger sweep of the airway B) Administer abdominal thrusts C) Turn the patient on his side and try ventilations again D) Perform the head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver again