An open fracture is MOST accurately defined as a fracture in which:
A. a large laceration overlies the fracture.
B. a bullet shatters the underlying bone.
C. the overlying skin is no longer intact.
D. bone ends protrude through the skin.
Ans: C. the overlying skin is no longer intact.
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a. cyanotic b. hyperventilating c. hallucinating d. hyperthermic
The prefix that means below normal or slow is:
A. hyper-. C. tachy-. B. hypo-. D. brady-.
Which of the following BEST describes an opportunity offered by a fire station tour?
A. It is a chance to request private donations. B. It is a chance to discuss local permit procedures. C. It is a chance to provide fire and life safety messages. D. It is a chance to introduce station mascots to the public.
What is the medical root word for bladder?
A. Cost B. Gastro C. Chole D. Cyst