An acute thrombosis at an aortic aneurysm, blocking caudal blood flow, can markedly increase the resistance to outflow from the left ventricle, causing increased ____________________.

The "D" in the assessment mnemonic DOTS should remind you to assess the patient for:

A) deformity. B) distracting injuries. C) dislocations. D) diaphoresis.

You are called to a home for a 7-year-old female with a suspected upper respiratory infection. As you assess the patient, you note a bruise to her right upper arm. As you continue to assess and care for this child, you should:

A) Apply an ice pack to the arm and transport the patient B) Note the bruise and continue to treat for the respiratory infection C) Ask the mother if the child hurt herself playing D) Treat the respiratory infection and perform a head-to-toe assessment