In which situation is implied consent appropriate for treatment of a child?
A) Parent or guardian refuses to allow a blood transfusion following a child's accident.
B) Providers determine that a child requires closed reduction of closed fracture.
C) Surgery to repair a ruptured spleen is performed in the absence of parent/guardian.
D) Sutures are needed for treatment of a laceration that resulted from a sporting event.
C
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A) Place the fingers directly on ice or use cold packs, as they must be kept very cold. B) Fingers cannot be reattached so you can discard them in red bag trash. C) Wrap them in a sterile dressing, put them in a plastic bag, and keep them cool. D) Because it is cold out, you merely need to wrap them in a 5 × 9 dressing and give them to the staff at the ED.
Which of the following best indicates the pathway of blood through the heart?
A) Aorta, left atrium, left ventricle, pulmonary capillary B) Pulmonary vein, pulmonary capillary, pulmonary artery, right ventricle C) Vena cava, pulmonary artery, left ventricle, aorta D) Right atrium, left atrium, left ventricle, right ventricle