A condition in which the bone marrow produces a large number of abnormal white blood cells is ________. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


leukemia
Leukemia is a condition in which the bone marrow produces a large number of abnormal WBCs that prevent normal WBCs from carrying out their defensive functions.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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You and your partner are first on the scene of a bleacher collapse at a local raceway. As you exit the ambulance, you note several patients seated around debris from the seats. In this situation, which one of the following actions would you perform FIRST?

A) Wait for a supervisor to arrive. B) Determine the number of patients. C) Determine the severity of injuries. D) Notify the local hospitals of a mass-casualty incident.

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Which type of suture material is used in deeper layers of the skin?

A) Absorbable B) Nonabsorbable C) Synthetic D) Natural

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Which of the following methods of collecting patient data requires more than a yes-or-no answer and encourages the patient to explain the situation?

A. Asking leading questions B. Asking open-ended questions C. Challenging a patient D. Probing E. Focusing on the patient

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