A patient with blunt trauma who is holding the lateral side of his chest and has rapid and shallow respirations is most likely suffering from:
A. rib fractures
B. a sternal fracture
C. a pneumothorax
D. a pulmonary contusion
Answer: A. rib fractures
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A) External urban hypothermia caused by a medical complaint B) Generalized hyperthermia caused by convection C) Urban hypothermia with heat loss caused by conduction D) Localized external hypothermia caused by immobility
How long does an ambulatory monitor typically record an ECG?
A. 24 to 48 hours B. 3 months C. 12 hours D. 60 days