Reclining-back wheelchairs require additional wheel locks because as the back is reclined, the:

a. side-to-side dimension of the wheelbase decreases.
b. anterior/posterior dimension of the wheelbase increases.
c. center of mass shifts in an anterior direction.
d. center of mass shifts in a lateral direction.


b

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A. 10 B. 20 C. 30 D. 40

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In the healthcare context, the distributive justice criterion of contribution refers to _____

A) The amount the health insurance provider is expected to reimburse B) How much money the client pays for the health care service rendered C) The healthcare provider's write-off amount for the services provided D) What a person might be expected to contribute to society at a later date

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Availability, convenience and the amount of money a person has to spend on foods is a major if not the main reason many people eat what they do.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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

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