The cumulative effects of vascular disease and inflammatory processes can lead to:

A young boy was out riding his bike in the neighborhood when he fell onto a stick protruding from the ground. The stick impaled him in the neck. The boy immediately pulled the stick out. Assessment reveals a gaping wound to the boy's right neck. Which of the following types of dressing would you use on this injury?

a. Sterile gauze carefully placed inside the open wound to control bleeding b. An occlusive dressing that is taped on all sides c. A sterile dressing placed over the wound and bandaged with roller gauze around the neck d. A moist sterile dressing that is taped to the neck

A blood pressure is reported as 116/68 mmHg. Which one of the following is TRUE?

A) The systolic blood pressure is 116 mmHg. B) The top number reflects the diastolic blood pressure. C) The diastolic blood pressure is 116 mmHg. D) The systolic pressure is determined by subtracting 68 from 116.