Your elderly patient has been struck by a car and you suspect serious internal bleeding. Her pulse rate is steady at 80, and her respirations are shallow. She tells you that she takes beta blockers for hypertension. What should you suspect?
A) There is a decreased response of the sympathetic nervous system.
B) You are likely mistaken about the internal bleeding.
C) She has a strong and healthy heart which is compensating.
D) She has fractures of several bones, including femur and hip.
Question 2Upon arriving at the scene, the patient states that he has had an erection lasting for about five hours. What condition does the patient have?
A) Priapism
B) Paraphimosis
C) Fournier's gangrene
D) Testicular torsion
Question 3Which of the following is a top priority for a patient in shock?
A) Assessing the blood pressure
B) Spinal immobilization
C) Proper patient positioning
D) Ventilatory support and oxygen delivery
Question 4Upon examination of a patient, you discover crepitus in the area around the scrotum and perineum. What condition might this indicate?
A) Priapism
B) Paraphimosis
C) Fournier's gangrene
D) Testicular torsion
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