Assessment of a patient involved in a motor vehicle collision reveals tenderness over ribs 9–12 on the lateral right side. Based on this injury, which one of the following is your immediate concern?

A) Damage to the heart
B) Injury to the liver
C) Pain from possible rib fractures
D) Damage to the false ribs


B

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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During which stage does the dental hygienist consider the population's needs, facilities, resources, and funding?

A) Planning B) Dental hygiene diagnosis C) Assessment D) Implementation E) Evaluation

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A prominent bump in the middle of the occipital bone that provides an attachment site for the nuchal ligament of the spine

What will be an ideal response?

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The diseases and injuries in the ________ List of the ICD are organized into chapters according to the source or body system. 

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

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