A broad, flat ligament across the base of the palm from the hamate and pisiform to the scaphoid and trapezium that forms the carpal tunnel; also called the flexor retinaculum ligament

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Transverse carpal ligament

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________ is failure to provide proper care, resulting in injury to others.

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

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Each kidney is about the size of a(n):

A) Liver. B) Heart. C) Fist. D) Ear.

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List four wound characteristics that you would assess in your examination of a patient with an open wound

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A significant distinction between a chylous fluid and pseudochylous fluid is:

A) pseudochylous fluid is often bloody and yellow whereas chylous fluid appears greenish with a metallic sheen. B) chylous fluid frequently contains chylomicrons whereas pseudochylous fluid does not typically contain chylomicrons. C) pseudochylous fluid frequently contains chylomicrons whereas chylous fluid does not typically contain chylomicrons. D) microscopic findings for chylous typically contains mixed cells whereas pseudochylous fluid has primarily lymphocytes.

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