You have been dispatched for a young female in labor. On arrival, you find an arm protruding from the vagina. What should you do next?

A) Attempt to replace the arm into the vaginal canal
B) Place the mother in a knee-chest position
C) Insert a gloved hand into the vagina to locate the baby's head
D) Have the mother push when she feels a contraction


B) Place the mother in a knee-chest position

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Calculate pediatric dose by using Clark's rule, Young's rule, or Fried's rule. Find the dose of acetaminophen for a 3-year-old child if the adult dose normally equals 1000 mg.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The softness and uniqueness of the fur was valued highly by the Incas and provided them with a badge of _______________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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