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There are various problems that may occur in the pleural space. When air enters into the pleural space from an external source, causing a sucking chest wound, what is this called?

There are several types of isolation precautions when caring for a patient with an infectious disease. All of the following require airborne precautions EXCEPT?

A 62yearold male presents with shooting pain to the left side of his neck for the past 24 hours. He denies any injuries, no fever or chills. He states that the area is burning and tingling and occasionally pruritic. You examine his skin and visualize a very light linear reddened line. The patient is suspicious for which of the following?

A 20yearold patient with sickle cell disease is brought to the emergency department with an acute sickle cell crisis. This episode includes chest pain, shortness of breath, fever and wheezing. Treatment for this patient should include all of the following EXCEPT:

You are on the ED team caring for a 10yearold child with a normal systolic blood pressure, increased heart rate, slightly delayed capillary refill and cool, pale skin. What severity of shock is the child likely in?