A heel bruise may develop into what condition?

A. Chronic inflammation of the periosteum
B. Talar periostitis
C. Myositis ossificans
D. Tibial periostitis


Answer: A

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A patient informs you that he found out he is allergic to certain molds and was prescribed an epinephrine auto-injector. He asks you how the epinephrine will help him the next time he is exposed to mold. Your response would be:

A) "It will quickly destroy the allergen in the mold." B) "It will provide antibodies to your body and give you temporary immunity." C) "It will reverse the reaction by mimicking the parasympathetic nervous system in your body." D) "It will cause the blood vessels to constrict and your airway structures to relax so that they reopen."

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Inpatient progress note: "This 12-hour-old male patient was sent to Radiology for an X-ray of the left ankle. The X-ray revealed a congenital malformation of the ankle joint. I am requesting an orthopedic consult for further workup.". This encounter would be reported with code(s) ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following is an example of etiquette?

A. kneeling when receiving communion in a church B. saying thank you or please as appropriate when communicating with others C. making a judgment between right and wrong actions when caring for a patient

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Which hazard poses a greatly increased risk to fire fighters during night operations?

a. underground utility vaults b. illegal parking c. overhead power lines d. suspended acoustic ceilings

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