A patient with a temperature of 105.4°F is suffering from systemic vasodilation. Which one of the following findings would be consistent with this condition?

The traumatic condition that results in increased intrathoracic pressure, thus displacing the heart and trachea and collapsing the superior and inferior vena cava is a:

a. pulmonary contusion b. massive hemothorax c. traumatic aortic rupture d. tension pneumothorax

What is the abbreviation for the diagnostic test that creates a three-dimensional image of the inside of the human body or cavity?

A. KUB, or a kidney, ureters and bladder B. CT scan, or computed tomography scan C. Streptococcus pneumonia D. CBC, or a complete blood count