What is the first priority in caring for a victim of maxillofacial (jaw and face) fracture?
A) splinting the jaw
B) controlling bleeding
C) establishing and maintaining the airway
D) stabilizing the neck
Answer: C
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A) genetics and family history of addiction. B) substance use in high school. C) participation in college sports. D) mental health problems.
Reasons for continued population growth in many developing nations include all of the following circumstances for women EXCEPT
A) lack of education. B) no access to birth control. C) rising economic status. D) little control over reproductive choices.
Marilyn, a 79-year-old widow, has been financially exploited by her neighbor. This type of exploitation is known as
A) social violence. B) community victimization. C) elder abuse. D) neighbor fraud.
Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term lymphedema?
A. lymph (immunity) + edema (deficient) = deficient immune system B. lymph (lymph) + edema (swelling) = swelling caused by abnormal accumulation of lymph, usually in the extremities C. lymph (immunity) + edema (excessive) = overactive immune system D. lymph (lymph) + edema (deficient) = deficient lymph nodes E. lymph (lymph) + edema (excessive) = overactive lymph nodes