Which of the following is the MOST significant finding in a patient experiencing an allergic reaction? A) Hoarseness B) Headache C) Abdominal cramps D) Widespread rash {Ans: A}A patient with a chest injury has a BP of 100/70 mm Hg and a heart rate of 100 beats/min. Reassessment reveals a BP of 90/74 mm Hg, a pulse of 120 beats/min, and the development of jugular venous distention. What should you suspect? A) Massive hemothorax B) Simple pneumothorax C) Pericardial tamponade D) Traumatic aortic rupture {Ans: C}A known diabetic female is found unresponsive. Her respirations are rapid and shallow; her skin is cool, clammy, and pale; and her pulse is rapid and weak. Which of the following would BEST explain the likely cause of her condition? A) Insulin overdose B) Excessive eating C) High blood sugar D) Failure to take insulin {Ans: A}Of the following, the MOST detrimental effect of gastric distention in infants and children is: A) tracheal rupture. B) decreased ventilatory volume. C) acute rupture of the diaphragm. D) less effective chest compressions. {Ans: B}Which of the following is MOST indicative of compensated shock in an adult? A) Unresponsive, pallor, absent radial pulses, tachypnea B)