The difference between "subluxation" and "dislocation" is that subluxation _____.

A. is an incomplete dislocation
B. is a complete dislocation
C. only occurs in the vertebral column
D. A and B only


Answer: A

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A) "When a child's temperature rises above 105°F, seizure activity will occur." B) "It is not the specific temperature that is of concern, but the rate at which the body temperature rises." C) "If the temperature of a child's fever rises slowly over several hours, she is at greater risk for seizures." D) "For a child to seize when she has a fever, she must also have a history of seizures or a cardiac condition."

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A) Examine the patient's arm B) Check the lower abdomen C) Palpate the anterior chest D) Look at the lateral neck

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A bar coding machine An automatic dispensing machine An automatic compounder An autoclave

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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