A fracture that usually occurs in children and the bone is only partially broken is referred to as a:
A. simple fracture.
B. hairline fracture.
C. spiral fracture.
D. greenstick fracture.
Answer: D
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Which of the following is still the mainstay of treatment for dysrhythmia?
A) propranolol (Inderal) B) acebutolol (Sectral) C) lidocaine (Xylocaine) D) propafenone (Rythmol)
The amount of the electrical current in an electrical pathway or circuit is called the ____.
A. frontage B. wattage C. voltage D. amperage
West's nomogram chart can be used for both infants and children. This chart is preferred over the other forms of pediatric dosage calculations for which of the following reasons?
A. The chart is found in medical textbooks, pediatric offices, and dictionaries. B. The chart uses kilograms as the weight measurement. C. The formula used to calculate the dose is simple and fast. D. The child's BSA is considered in the calculation.