Which of the following is a common site for an avulsion fracture in the pelvis?

A. The pubis
B. The anterior inferior iliac spine
C. The posterior superior iliac spine
D. The ischium


Answer: B

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In which of the following situations should the mother be transported immediately?

A) Delivery is not imminent and there is about 500 cc of painless, bright red bleeding. B) The infant's arm is the presenting part. C) The mother experiences a severe, tearing sensation in her abdomen during labor and the outline of the fetus can be felt through the abdominal wall. D) All of the above

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When immobilizing a patient to a long backboard, you should:

A) secure the head first, then the torso, the arms, and finally the legs. B) place a pad under the shoulders. C) check circulation, sensation, and movement in the extremities before and after. D) tape or strap tightly across the chin to keep the lower jaw from moving.

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In which ICD series will you locate the code for a drug test? 

A. 390-459 B. 460-519 C. 760-779 D. 800-999

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James Lind (1716-1794) observed the effect of time, place, weather, and diet on the spread of disease by ____.

A. comparing sick persons to well persons B. applying the germ theory to public health C. introducing randomization when conducting clinical trials D. applying the germ theory to hygiene practices

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