A 4-year-old boy pulled a pot of boiling water from the stovetop. He has superficial and partial-thickness burns to his head, left anterior trunk, and entire left arm. On the basis of the "rule of nines," what percentage of this child's body surface area (BSA) has been burned?
A. 36%
B. 27%
C. 30%
D. 45%
Answer: C. 30%
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What is the default Frequency selection in the Repeat Change dialog box?
A. Monthly B. Daily C. Weekly D. None
Which statement is true regarding health maintenance organizations?
A. Physicians with HMO contracts are often paid a capitated rate. B. They require subscribers to complete paperwork and file claims for routine procedures. C. They focus on medical procedures and services rather than on wellness and preventive care. D. Patients generally do not have to make copayments. E. Routine annual physical examinations are discouraged.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false