A patient with von Willebrand disease is bleeding after sustaining a knife wound. Which of
the following is most appropriate for the treatment of this patient?
A. Vitamin K
B. Cryoprecipitate
, C. Protamine
D. DDAVP
==- ANSWER -=== >
D. DDAVP
What is the total body surface area involved in a burn to both lower extremities?
==- ANSWER -=== >
36%
Which injury is most common in rear end motor vehicle accidents?
A. Cervical fractures
B. Hypextension-hyperflexion neck injuries
C. Forearm fractures
D. Rotational neck injuries
==- ANSWER -=== >
B. Hypextension-hyperflexion neck injuries
What is true about an unrestrained pregnant driver?
A. She is at increased risk of placenta previa
B. She is at increased risk of placental abruption
C. At 33 weeks, her fetus is well protected by an amniotic fluid cushion and thus the
pregnancy is not at risk
D. If the mother's vital signs are stable, complications are unlikely
==- ANSWER -=== >
B. She is at increased risk of placental abruption
In adults, an aspirated foreign body is most likely to get stuck in the:
A. Left main bronchus
B. Carina
C. Right main bronchus
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