A 44-year-old male patient has been shot in the abdomen. Which assessment findings would lead you to believe that the patient is in compensated shock?
A) Alert and anxious, pulse 102, BP 114/88 mmHg, pale and cool skin
B) Slightly confused, pulse 116, BP 102/56 mmHg, warm skin that is flushed
C) Confused and anxious, pulse 144, BP 82/palpation, cool skin that is mottled
D) Confused, pulse 44, BP 110/68 mmHg, cool and cyanotic skin
A) Alert and anxious, pulse 102, BP 114/88 mmHg, pale and cool skin
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Which of the following is involved in an occlusal evaluation?
a. Checking contacts with dental floss and looking for excess material. b. Isolating the teeth. c. Diagnosing the teeth that need dental sealants. d. Polishing the occlusal surface.
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