A 35-year-old male was admitted to the ED with flu-like symptoms. Among the many diagnostic tests performed, his CSF lactate was 20 mg/dL. Which of the following is a likely candidate for this result?
A) The patient has diabetes.
B) The patient may have viral meningitis.
C) The patient has suffered a subarachnoid hemorrhage.
D) The patient has hepatitis.
B
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A) Splint an isolated extremity injury before moving the patient to the stretcher. B) Check the distal neurovascular function before and after splinting. C) Gently replace protruding bone ends back beneath the skin to prevent further contamination. D) Immobilize the site of an extremity injury from the joint above it to the joint below it.
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On the written test, interpersonal skill items test a candidate's ability to communicate
a. True b. False
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