Describe the four different stages of cancer
What will be an ideal response?
stage 1—no spread; stage 2—spread to local tissues; stage 3—spread to lymph nodes; stage 4—spread to distant organs
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True or false (circle one). The mandible is the largest and most mobile bone in the head
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
What is a basic anhydride?
a. A nonmetallic oxide that combines with water to produce an acid b. A metallic oxide that combines with water to produce a base c. A substance from which the elements of water have been extracted d. A substance to which the elements of water have been bonded
A patient with blunt chest trauma has paradoxical chest movement. She is conscious and confused and is breathing rapidly and shallowly. After manually stabilizing the flail section of the chest wall, you should:
a. apply an ice pack to the flail section to decrease bruising. b. administer oxygen through a nonrebreather facemask. c. apply a flutter valve dressing. d. insert an oropharyngeal airway.
Which of the following statements most accurately describes an Achilles tendon rupture?
A. it is rarely seen in adults B. it often accompanies arthritis C. it occurs with tendonitis D. it can be identified with the Thompson test