Which of the following measures is NOT appropriate for a patient with a significant isolated head injury?
A) Control bleeding from head wounds.
B) Treat for shock by elevating the foot of the backboard.
C) Keep the patient from becoming overheated.
D) Try to keep the patient from being agitated.
B
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Which of the following statements is true concerning articular cartilage injury?
a. A superficial laceration is capable of healing itself by filling in with fibrovascular tissue. b. A deep cartilage lesion does not extend beyond the tidemark. c. A deep laceration may heal by forming new fibrocartilage. d. A superficial lesion is likely to heal faster than a deep one.
What is required for the steam sterilization process to be effective in killing microorganisms?
a. Cool sterile air and hydrogen peroxide b. Pounds of pressure and heat c. Moisture and heat d. Air in sterilizer chamber