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Generally speaking, a patient with a TIA history who presents with a new stroke, likely has which kind of stroke? A. thrombotic B. there is equal likelihood for any stroke type C. hemorrhagic D. hypoperfusion E. embolic - correct answer The answer is A. TIAs are associated with increased risk for thrombotic strokes, the result of ulceration of cerebral artery plaque. Patients with TIA have a 5 to 6% percent chance per year of having a stroke. Antiplatelet ther...

All of the following are generally accepted indications for endotracheal intubation of the pediatric trauma patient, EXCEPT: Answers: ratory failure from hypoxia or hypoventilation ic distension due to excessive volume or rate of ventilation impairing ventilatory function 3.GCS score less than or equal 9, to secure airway and provide controlled hyperventilation trauma patient in decompensated shock and resistant to initial fluid resuscitation inability to ventilate by bag-valve-m...

You are treating an 80 you male in whom you suspect a lower GI bleed. Which of these following statements is TRUE regarding the guaiac test? A. A false positive may be caused by ingestion of magnesium-containing antacids B. A false negative may be caused by the presence of chlorophyll C. A false positive may be caused by the presence of methylene blue D. A false negative may be caused by the presence of bromide preparations - correct answer The answer is C. Red ...

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SAEM Peds Questions and Answers 2023 All of the following are generally accepted indications for endotracheal intubation of the pediatric trauma patient, EXCEPT: Answers: ratory failure from hypoxia or hypoventilation ic distension due to excessive volume or rate of ventilation impairing ventilatory function 3.GCS score less than or equal 9, to secure airway and provide controlled hyperventilation trauma patient in decompensated shock and resistant to initial fluid resuscitation ...

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ED SAEM test Questions and Answers 2023 1. list ottawa ankle rules 2. where should you also check on exam/be aware of? 1. inability to walk 4 steps immediately & in ED + any of the following: - medial malleolus tenderness - lateral malleolus tenderness - navicular tenderensss - 5th metatarsal tendereness 2. check fibular head tenderness- twisting injury ~ fibular fx name SIRS criteria (4) Describe CHEST study findings 1. Temp < 36 or >38 2. HR >90 3. RR >20 or PaCO...

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