You are on scene with an 8-year-old male who states he fell and hurt his arm. The caregiver states that he rolled off of the couch onto the floor. Which of the following would be additional evidence that this patient may have suffered abuse?
A) Distal injuries on the front of his legs
B) Patterned injuries
C) History of blood clotting disorder
D) History of bone disease
Answer: B) Patterned injuries
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What issue has raised the most troubling ethical issues? A) The increase in cultural diversity B) Staffing shortages in health care and questions concerning quality of care C) The increased cost of health care D) The ability of technology to prolong life beyond meaningful quality of life
A patient, diagnosed with several fractured vertebra, is having surgical stabilization. Which of the following will be included with this surgery?
1. spinal fusion with rod insertion 2. insertion of spinal tongs 3. halo device 4. application of a hard cervical collar
Which of these best describes the role and duties of an environmental health scientist or specialist?
What will be an ideal response?