The CAGE mnemonic can be used to assess for what?
a. Alcohol abuse
b. Illicit drug abuse
c. Sexual abuse
d. Tobacco abuse
Ans: a. Alcohol abuse
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The development of toxic shock in a patient who had circulation to a part of the body cut off for a period of time is called:
a. anoxia syndrome. b. compartment syndrome. c. amputation syndrome. d. circulatory syndrome.
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You are called for an elderly woman who fell. She called 911 saying she hurt her head when she fell. When you arrive, her husband tells you that she is fine and doesn't need you. You can see her in the background and she appears to be bleeding from a head wound and is crying. You should suspect:
A) psychological abuse. B) she is not really injured. C) domestic abuse. D) sexual abuse.
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