Describe how sexual abuse can affect a child


Sexual abuse causes physical, mental, and emotional damage. Many victims grow up with low self-esteem, suppressed anger and fear, feelings of guilt, distrust, and perceptions of the world as a hostile place. As adults, these individuals may have difficulty forming lasting intimate relationships or may avoid intimacy altogether.

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Which of the following are areas of the body that should be shielded from the useful beam whenever possible?

1. Lens of the eye 2. Breasts 3. Thyroid gland 4. Reproductive organs 5. All muscle tissues a. 1, 2, 3, and 5 only b. 2, 3, 4, and 5 only c. 1, 2, 3, and 4 only d. 1, 2, 3, and 5 only

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The only hormone that causes a decrease in blood glucose levels is:

A. Glucagon. B. Thyroxine. C. Insulin. D. Parathyroid hormone.

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Which numbered item in the diagram is the fourth step in wrapping instruments for sterilization? 



A. 5
B. 1
C. 7
D. 4
E. 2

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Which of the following entities created the first standardized list of equipment to be carried on an ambulance?

A) U.S. Department of Transportation B) American College of Surgeons C) American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons D) National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians

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