Epinephrine can cause dangerous elevations in blood sugar in patients with cardiac compromise and severe diabetes

A 70-year-old woman tripped over her dog and fell onto her outstretched arms. She says she heard a snap, and you can see deformity and swelling in her forearm. You should suspect a:

A) dislocation. B) fracture. C) strain. D) sprain.

A 44-year-old male sustained a laceration to his left ear during a minor car accident. Your assessment reveals minimal bleeding. Appropriate care for this injury includes:

A. padding between the ear and the scalp.= B. covering the wound with a moist dressing. C. applying a tight pressure dressing. D. packing the ear with sterile gauze pads.