You have sealed the open chest wound of a 40-year-old male who was stabbed in the anterior chest. Your reassessment reveals that he is experiencing increasing respiratory distress and tachycardia, and is developing cyanosis. You should:
A. begin ventilatory assistance.
B. partially remove the dressing.
C. begin rapid transport at once.
D. call for a paramedic ambulance.
Answer: B. partially remove the dressing.
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Which of the following is true concerning the structure of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)?
a. The lower joint is formed by the articulation of the articular eminence of the mandible with the superior surface of the disc. b. The upper joint is formed by the articulation of the anterior surface of the condyle with the posterior surface of the disc. c. The lower joint is formed by the superior surface of the disc and the posterior surface of the condyle. d. The upper joint is formed by the articulation of the articular eminence of the temporal bone and the superior surface of the disc.
Why is it important to put the clinical site and its patients first?
A. Patients have rights and you must support them. B. The site supervisor might not pay you for the day if someone complains. C. You might know one of the patients, and he or she could complain to your parents. D. Your internship could be extended if patients complain. E. All of the above