A young female was injured in an automobile wreck, striking her head on the windshield. She is unconscious and her breathing is irregular. She is bleeding from a scalp wound, but your assessment shows that her cranium is intact. Her vital signs are pulse 68, blood pressure 148/90, and her pupils are unequal. You should suspect a(n):
A) concussion. B) contusion. C) open head injury. D) closed head injury.
D
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Which of the following sentences best describes a partial-thickness burn?
a. The skin is red and moist, and blisters have formed. b. The skin is charred or blackened and lacks sensation. c. The skin is red, but dry and painful. d. The skin is white and dry with no sensation of pain.
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The inflammation of the appendix is called ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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