You are covering a county wrestling tournament. A wrestler r…
You are covering a county wrestling tournament. A wrestler reports recurrent epistaxis after being elbowed in the nose earlier in the day. She presents to you during an active nosebleed. She is alert, speaking clearly, oriented, and stable. Which of the following are appropriate immediate management steps? (Select all that apply.)
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After a thorough examination, a patient was diagnosed with a hyphema. The athletic trainer recognizes this as a medical emergency requiring immediate transport to more advanced medical care. In what position should the patient be in for transport to the hospital?
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You are covering a high school soccer match. During play, a forward collides with another athlete. The opposing player’s elbow strikes his face and nose, and he then falls face down. Upon arrival unto the field to start your evaluation, which of the following findings would MOST strongly suggest a life-threatening condition requiring immediate emergency activation? (Select all that apply.)
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Mark has a history of chronic temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction. His partner reports that he frequently clenches and grinds his teeth at night. Over time, he develops tooth wear and intermittent jaw pain. Which of the following statements are TRUE regarding this condition? (Select all that apply)
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(Bonus 4 PTs) In the journal club the polymer was polymerized using one of the methods we discussed in class. Can you describe the polymerization technique, type of copolymer produced, and initiator used (conditions to get it started). What was the goal in incorporating AA into the PMMA polymer?
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