The Primary Assessment of a Patient with a Gunshot Wound

question 57

Multiple Choice

The primary assessment of a patient with a gunshot wound to the chest should focus on detecting which of the following?

• A) Pancreatitis
• B) Tension pneumothorax
• C) Cardiac contusion
• D) Peritonitis

Comprehend the use of signal words in indicating seriousness in technical communication.

Understand the structure and purpose of a conventions section in technical documentation.

Understand the concept of attribution and its applications in social psychology.

Differentiate between internal and external attributions.

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Definitions:

Sales Revenue

The income generated from the sale of goods or services before any costs or expenses are deducted.

Performance Evaluations

Systematic assessments of an employee's job performance, usually including discussions about strengths and areas for improvement.

Organizational Politics

Organizational politics involves the use of power, influence, and networking within an organization to achieve personal or group objectives, sometimes at the expense of others or the organization's goals.

Criterion Contamination

The inclusion of factors irrelevant to job performance in the evaluation process, which can skew performance appraisals.