A fracture caused by disease is called a(n) _____________

A. pathological fracture
B. metastatic fracture
C. bone tumor
D. open fracture


ANS: A

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a. Cardiovascular—shaded—examination of carotid arteries b. ENT—unshaded—inspection of oral mucosa with notation of presence of pallor of cyanosis c. Respiratory—shaded—assessment of respiratory effort d. Constitutional—shaded—measurement of any 3 of seven listed vital signs

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In order to stimulate the Golgi tendon organ, a stretch should be held for _____ seconds or longer

a. 5 b. 10 c. 20 d. 30

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You are performing CPR on a three-month old baby who stopped breathing during his nap. There are no obvious signs of death so you begin resuscitation. The parents are watching you as you perform CPR on the baby. You should:

A) have the parents removed from the room while you treat the baby. B) call law enforcement to management the parents in case they get upset. C) allow the parents to watch and explain to them that you are doing everything possible. D) have the parents take over CPR while you get ready to transport to the hospital.

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As a person ages, the ________, or earwax, becomes drier and more prone to impaction.

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

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