During your assessment of a 34-year old man with a gunshot wound to the chest, you note that his skin is pale. This finding is most likely caused by
A. a critically low blood pressure
B. increased blood flow to the skin
C. decreased blood flow to the skin
D. peripheral dilation of the vasculature
Ans: C. decreased blood flow to the skin
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a. E03.2, T38.1X1A. b. T38.81X1A, E03.2. c. T38.1X5A, E03.2. d. E03.2, T38.1X5A.
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During which of these situations would the use of protective gloves be optional?
A) Bandaging a laceration B) Childbirth C) Splinting a sprained ankle D) Glucometry
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