What is the primary function of the tibia?

What will be an ideal response?


The primary function of the tibia is to transfer weight from the knee to the foot.

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Which one of the following patients requires the EMT to remove an impaled object in the field?

A) Young female with a broken pencil through her cheek and into the oropharynx; blood from the injury is flowing into her throat B) Male patient with a six-inch knife to his left upper quadrant; there is active bleeding around the injury site C) Female with a knife to the right side of her chest; she is short of breath and coughing up blood D) Male patient who fell on a screwdriver, which is impaled through his hand; the patient is in pain and requesting that you remove the screwdriver

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Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is caused by ________

A) angina B) hypotension C) atherosclerosis D) hypertension

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The front office staff member who primarily handles administrative duties is referred to as a(n) __________

Fill in the blank with correct word.

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HMOs traditionally collect a monthly premium in exchange for:

a. one office visit a month. b. lower copayments than a PPO. c. provision of most health care needs. d. no copayments.

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