You are responding to a call for a 2 year old child who fell from a second story window. With the mechanism of injury and the age of the patient in mind, you should suspect that the primary injury occurred to the child's
A. head
B. chest
C. abdomen
D. lower extremities
Answer: A. head
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a. To verify that another physician recommends surgery for the patient. b. To ensure that the diagnosis of diseases and recommendation of treatments are accurate c. To investigate alternative and less invasive treatment d. to ensure a long waiting period for treatment
The diaphragm separates the abdominopelvic and ________ cavities
A) renal B) cranial C) intestinal D) thoracic
Slowing of the electrical impulse at the AV node is necessary to allow time for the ________ to fill with blood
A) coronary sinus B) coronary arteries C) ventricles D) atria
According to the NFPA, the minimum distance for a place of public assembly from a bulk oxy-gen storage system is how many feet?
a. 10 c. 25 b. 15 d. 50