An overgrowth of bone tissue in the ear that prevents the stapes from transmitting sound vibrations to the inner ear is ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
otosclerosis
Otosclerosis occurs when bone tissue grows abnormally around the stapes (stirrup).
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A) Liability B) Malpractice claims C) Both A and B D) None of the above, cultural competence has no effect on legal matters
The medical model includes all of the following, EXCEPT
A) illness and disease require treatment B) focus is diagnosis C) focus is on disease prevention D) focus is on treatment
Dorsiflexion and plantar flexion are represented by the numbers
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A. 7 and 6.
B. 5 and 4.
C. 6 and 5.
D. 2 and 3.
You have determined that your patient is unresponsive. Which one of the following should you do next?
A) Check for a pulse. B) Immediate transport. C) Open the airway. D) Determine the past medical history.