You are assessing a 47-year-old woman who fell about 20 feet from a chair lift. When you palpate her pelvis you note instability, and she complains of pain. Which of the following is your primary concern for a patient who has a potential pelvic fracture?
a. Risk of infection
b. Internal blood loss
c. Severe pain
d. Permanent deformity
Answer: b
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a. 8 to 10 b. 10 to 12 c. 12 to 14 d. 14 to 16
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a. Pump b. Oxygenator c. Heat exchanger d. Perfusion fluid
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