contusion : Discoloration and swelling of the skin that is symptomatic of an injury; commonly known as a(n) ___________.

Fill in the missing word in the definition for the key term.


bruise

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Alcohol use during pregnancy is acceptable as long as a woman does not drink more than two drinks per day. 2. Getting drunk just one time during pregnancy is enough to cause a problem in the infant's health. 3. A fetus will not be affected by alcohol unless the woman drinks excessively during the first trimester. 4. A baby will not have complications from syphilis unless the mother has an active lesion at the time of delivery. 5. HIV transmission to the fetus can occur only if both the mother and father are HIV positive.

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Which of the following medications is an inactive substance used to satisfy a patient's desire for medication?

A) antidote B) placebo C) broad spectrum D) prophylaxis

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The pediatric specialty concerned with the diseases and abnormalities of the newborn infant is known as neonatology

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Collection of blood in the pleural cavity:

A) hemoptysis B) hemothorax C) pneumorrhagia D) hemorrhage

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