Which artery should you palpate when assessing for a pulse in an unresponsive 6-month old patient?

A. Radial
B. Carotid
C. Femoral
D. Brachial


Answer: D. Brachial

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No nucleated erythrocytes are present. What disease state is most likely with these results? a. Leukoerythroblastosis b. Hypersensitivity reaction c. Tissue damage from burns d. Neutrophilic leukemoid reaction

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

1. One of the functions of the bones is storing calcium for the body.  2. One of the functions of the bones is storage of fats.  3. Ossification of bones is the excess deposit of minerals at the site of a fracture.  4. Bones of the skull grow by intramembranous ossification.  5. Bones of the skull grow by endochondral ossification. 

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The provisional autopsy report should be documented within:

A) 48 hours. B) three days. C) one week. D) 60 days.

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Agility is defined as the ________.

A. ability to rapidly change the position and direction of the body or body parts B. interval between the presentation of a stimulus and the initiation of the response C. rate at which a person can propel the body D. ability to maintain equilibrium against the force of gravity

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