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Question 1 of 5

Prior to performing surgery on a patient for a bowel obstruction, which of the following is an appropriate step to take?

A. TPN

B. Acquiring consent

C. Replacing electrolytes

D. Providing ileostomy care

Correct Answer: Acquiring consent

Question 2 of 5

A CT scan can be used to assess a spinal column injury. The CT scan can specifically be used to assess:

A. Discs

B. Inflammation

C. Nerves

D. Bone structure

Correct Answer: Bone structure

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following is a fact about ventricular fibrillation?

A. Treatment is required immediately

B. The patient should be observed to see if the condition can resolve itself

C. The patient may require rest

D. Each patient's treatment should be unique

Correct Answer: Treatment is required immediately

Question 4 of 5

What should be administered to a patient who is experiencing tachycardia without a pulse?

A. Dopamine

B. Lidocaine

C. Magnesium

D. Amiodarone

Correct Answer: Lidocaine

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following is true when a vaccine is administered to a person with HIV or AIDS?

A. Twice the total is necessary

B. The vaccine must be administered in a specific part of the body

C. The patient may develop a seizure in some cases

D. The vaccine is always inactivated

Correct Answer: The vaccine is always inactivated

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