When assessing a patient involved in a 20-foot fall, you notice that a portion of the chest appears to be moving in the opposite direction of the rest of the chest wall. Which of the following is the most probable cause of this finding?
a. Abdominal trauma
b. Accessory muscle use
c. Bronchitis
d. Multiple broken ribs
Answer: d. Multiple broken ribs
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A. possible B. confirmed C. severe with head trauma D. probable
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The quality aspect of health care became a focal point in ______, when the American College of Surgeons established the Hospital Standardization Program.?
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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The image receptor should be placed with the long dimension horizontal for exposure of anterior periapical radiographs
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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What type of tissue specializes in sending electrical messages?
A. Nervous B. Skeletal C. Epithelial D. Muscle E. Connective
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