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A patient suffering blunt trauma to the abdomen has a lacerated liver. Which one of the following represents the MOST immediate threat to life?
 
  A) Pain
  B) Infection
  C) Peritonitis
  D) Hemorrhage

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You respond to a 25-year-old man involved in a farm accident. Upon arrival, you see that your patient has suffered a partial amputation of the leg. The wound is bleeding profusely. The patient is unconscious, pale, and clammy. Vitals are respiration 24, pulse 110, and blood pressure 90/60. You control the bleeding with direct pressure and a tourniquet. Your next step should be to treat this patient for:
 
  A) hypovolemic shock.
  B) distributive shock.
  C) cardiogenic shock.
  D) neurogenic shock.

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Which structure, when injured, causes the most rapid death?
 
  A) Spleen
  B) Vena cava
  C) Large intestine
  D) Stomach
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6 years ago
I know this sounds cliche, but I was thinking the same thing for each of these. Thanks for confirming Slight Smile
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I'm sure Wink Face Thanks for your honesty
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