Stab wounds from sharp objects (e.g., knives, ice picks, and arrows) are considered high velocity wounds.

During your assessment of a 29-year-old female with significant deformity to her left elbow, you are unable to palpate a radial pulse. Your transport time to the hospital is approximately 40 minutes. You should:

A. splint the elbow in the position of deformity and transport immediately. B. carefully straighten the injured arm and secure it with padded board splints. C. make two or three attempts to restore distal circulation by manipulating the elbow. D. apply gentle manual traction in line with the limb and reassess for a pulse.

What is the most common chronic lung disease?

A) emphysema B) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease C) bronchitis D) asthma