An 81-year-old woman is struck by a car while crossing the street. her assessment reveals an intact chest wall, unilateral breath sounds, and a deviated trachea. priority care for this patient would include:
a) administering abdominal thrusts.
b) requesting advanced life support.
c) inserting a needle into the pleural space.
d) splinting the chest with a soft pillow.

After examining mohammad and ordering and reviewing the results of an ecg test, dr. williams indicates that mohammad’s heart appears to be normal. what factors might be contributing to mohammad’s episodes of tachycardia?

What is republicanism? a. a form of government in which power is concentrated in one political party b. a form of government in which power is held by the poople and exercised by elected representatives. c. a form of govenment in which power is divided betweon the state and national levels. d .a form of government in which power is divided among co-equal branches

Ayoung boy, age 2 years, pulled a pot of boiling water over his head, arms, and chest, resulting in a mixed burn to the anterior surface of his head and arms, chest, and feet. 1. discuss the factors that determine the classification of the types of burns and determine what type(s) this victim probably has. 2. discuss how the physicians in the emergency room will determine the percentage of the body that may be burned and what special considerations may be involved when evaluating a child. 3. discuss the additional effects associated with burns and the treatments involved, which include shock, pain, electrolyte and fluid imbalances, respiratory complications, infection, metabolic problems, and anemia. 4. discuss the actions to promote the healing of burns. specifically address the problems that may be associated with scarring and the effects of growth that this 2-year-old may experience.