A 37 year old female as cut her arm while using a circular saw. The wound continues to bleed heavily, despite the direct pressure and bandage you have applied. You should:
A. re-apply the pressure bandage
B. apply a tourniquet
C. have the patient hold her arm above her head
D. check her blood pressure
Select your answer:
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A. establishment of a concentration gradient.
B. elastic recoil of the veins.
C. establishment of a pressure gradient.
D. viscosity of the blood.
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What does “Etiology” refer to?
A. The cause or origin of a disease
B. A medical problem that occurs during a disease
C. Observable symptoms used to diagnose diseases
D. A condition that is persistent or long-lasting