The _________________are sensory nerve endings that register extreme changes in temperature or pressure as pain
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
nociceptor
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A 57 year old patient has fallen 20 feet while setting up holiday light on his roof. He impacted the ground feet first and has suffered open fractures to both tibias, with both bones protruding through the skin. You assessment reveals him to be responsive to painful stimuli. His airway is open, his breathing is rapid, and his radial pulse is weak. His skin is cool and diaphoretic. Vital signs are: pulse 132, respirations 24, and BP 106/90. According to family he has no medical history. Your partner is providing positive pressure ventilation. At this point in the patient's care it is a priority for you to:
A. Look for other injuries. B. Notify the hospital. C. COver the patient with a blanket. D. Immobilize the fracture.
Which of the following acts mandates that newly constructed buildings with more than one floor must have elevators?
a. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) b. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) c. Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) d. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)