If a hospital's assessment reveals that a patient has an emergency medical condition, the hospital must provide stabilization.

The finding of jugular venous distention in the patient with thoracic trauma is LEAST likely to be associated with which of the following?

A) Traumatic asphyxia B) Hemothorax C) Tension pneumothorax D) Pericardial tamponade

A _______________________ is used to assess the regional anatomy, to obtain tissue biopsies, and to perform minor surgical procedures

A. laparoscope C. flexible endoscope B. rigid endoscope D. rigid telescope