Endocrine gland activity is regulated by the:

Which of the following is the most reliable means of determining whether a patient has any immediately life-threatening conditions?

A) Use of intuition B) Systematic approach to assessment C) Obtaining a detailed medical history D) Thorough scene size-up

A rapid, irregular pulse following blunt trauma to the chest is MOST suggestive of a:

A. ruptured aorta. B. myocardial contusion. C. pericardial tamponade. D. tension pneumothorax.