For the patient with a closed abdominal injury, position the patient-
A) On the right side with the left leg raised.
B) Sitting up and leaning forward.
C) On the back with knees bent.
D) On the side with arms flexed.
Ans: C) On the back with knees bent.
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a. open fracture. b. closed fracture. c. laceration. d. partial fracture.
Impingement syndrome:
Select the correct code for each of the diagnoses: A) M75.40. B) M75.41. C) M62.81. D) M70.51.
The abbreviation FCS means family care specialist
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Aging is often associated with diminished proprioception, which is defined as:
A. the movement of the small bones in the middle ear, which transmits sound to the inner ear. B. the ability to involuntarily preserve body heat through vasoconstriction of the peripheral vessels C. the ability to know where various parts of the body are located in relation to each other.