Some older adults have impaired inflammation and wound healing because of which problem?

A patient presents to the Level I trauma center after being involved in a 70-car pile-up on Interstate 35. He has multiple injuries and was crushed between several cars. This is a life-threatening injury, and he has severe muscle trauma. What is your suspicion regarding the possible complications this patient might be experiencing? (Select all that apply)

A patient presents with severe pain in the upper arm after a fall. The affected area is swollen, and the patient is unable to move the arm without significant pain. Imaging studies reveal a malignant bone tumor in the humerus with a transverse break through the lesion. What is osteosarcoma?

Which of the following best describes the primary characteristic of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?

Ms. Major, a 60-year-old female, presents to the emergency department after falling off a 25-foot ladder while cleaning the gutters. She complains of right-sided hip pain and is unable to bear weight. She has contusions on her right side and some scrapes and scratches but denies hitting her head or sustaining other injuries. She is diagnosed with a hip fracture. Ms. Major is a small-framed woman, very active, follows a healthy diet, and is well engaged in her community with many friends. What factor(s) make her more at risk for a hip fracture?

If a sea star egg is taken from the ocean and put into Lake Michigan, would you expect the egg to shrink, swell, or stay the same size?

A patient presents to the emergency department with severe pain in their leg, fever, and redness over a recent wound site. The patient reports having an open fracture two weeks ago, which was treated with a cast. Upon examination, the area over the fracture is swollen, warm to the touch, and extremely tender. The patient is also experiencing chills and difficulty bearing weight on the affected leg. Based on these symptoms, which of the following is most likely the diagnosis, and what are the primary signs and symptoms?

You are caring for a patient with sepsis who has developed disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). Which assessments should you prioritize? (Select all that apply)

John, a 35-year-old construction worker, sustains an injury while working on a construction site. He falls from a ladder and lands awkwardly on his outstretched arm. Following the fall, John experiences severe pain and limited range of motion in his shoulder. He visits the emergency room, where imaging tests reveal damage to his shoulder joint. What is the term used to describe John’s shoulder injury where the joint surfaces partially lose contact with each other due to trauma?

A 53-year-old man presents with inability to concentrate, itching in his fingers and toes, elevated blood pressure, and unexplained weight loss. He is diagnosed with primary polycythemia vera. What will be the primary goal of his treatment?

A patient diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) has the following laboratory values: arterial pH 7.2; serum glucose 500 mg/dL; positive urine glucose and ketones; serum potassium 2 mEq/L; serum sodium 130 mEq/L. The patient reports that he has been sick with the “flu” for 1 week. What relationship do these values have to his insulin deficiency?