RA and LA leads can be placed anywhere on the arm from the wrist to the shoulder. However, they are typically placed ____ to reduce the amount of interference.

You have been called to a hotel swimming pool for a confused adult male. Patrons state that the man has been drinking most of the afternoon and has been in and out of the pool. The man is very confused and noncompliant with your requests. His airway is open and his breathing is adequate. His radial pulse is strong, and his skin is wet with water from the pool. While conducting the secondary

assessment, you note a large hematoma to the back of his head. Which one of the following should you do next? A) Take inline spinal stabilization and apply a cervical collar. B) Transfer the patient to the stretcher and provide immediate transport. C) Check the man's pupils and hand grips for equality. D) Apply a cold pack to the hematoma and continue the assessment.

Given an RBC count of 3.25 ? 1012/L, a hemoglobin of 9.0 g/dL, and a hematocrit of 25%, how will the red cells appear under PB smear examination?

a. Normocytic b. Macrocytic c. Microcytic d. Hyperchromic