The term res ipsa loquitur refers to cases in which the 

A. patient has a previously existing condition.
B. doctor's mistake is completely obvious.
C. patient has already filed a lawsuit.
D. doctor's error was caused by faulty record keeping.


B. doctor's mistake is completely obvious.

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a. 32oF (0oC) b. 125oF (52oC) c. 212oF (100oC) d. 424oF (200oC)

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Which of the following is a spa manager's duty?

A) Tracking the number of spa visits B) Calculating revenue generated by the spa C) Ordering supplies and equipment D) All of the above

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A) Position of a score when all scores are arranged in order such as low to high B) Arranged data divided into subgroups C) Arranged data divided into ten equal parts D) Arranged data divided into 100 equal segments

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In the case of many casualties, casualty collection points can be established in order to:

A) reunite uninjured people with their family members. B) provide initial and secondary triage of all injured people. C) pick up lightly treated, stable patients by buses or trucks. D) render emergency treatment to those with critical injuries.

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