When humans are caught in fires the fire will cause the muscles and tendons to contract, flexing the joints, particularly of the limbs. This is referred to as the "________," or "fighter's stance."

A) fetal position
B) pugilistic pose
C) pugnacious position
D) contracting pose


B) pugilistic pose

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The final portion of the PDCA cycle of quality improvement is a cost-benefit analysis.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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When providing an immunization, what must be recorded in the child's chart?

What will be an ideal response?

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Prior to the introduction of exogenous surfactant, with which condition were preterm neonates most likely to develop pulmonary air leak syndrome?

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