________ usually affects the long bones of the arms and legs.

a. Osteoporosis
b. Scoliosis
c. Lordosis
d. Osteomyelitis


Answer: d. Osteomyelitis

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A) radial B) femoral C) brachial D) carotid

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You respond to a single-car accident in which an unrestrained 3-year-old child was thrown from the back seat into the windshield, striking his head. As your partner applies spine motion restriction precautions, you note that the child has a patent airway, is breathing well, and is alert and oriented; however, you also notice that blood and fluid are draining from his right ear. How would you treat the bleeding?

A) Pack the external ear canal to control bleeding, being careful not to rupture the eardrum B) Quickly cover the ear with your gloved hand C) Apply a hemostatic agent to the ear canal D) Apply a dressing loosely over the ear to absorb the blood and fluid

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There is no vaccine for hepatitis C

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Facebook, Twitter, and blogs are examples of

A. wikis B. discussion sites C. social media D. telemedicine E. closed-circuit television

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