Which of the following does not describe the spleen?
A. It decreases in size as a person ages.
B. It removes aged RBCs from circulation.
C. It is the largest lymphatic organ.
D. It is filled with blood and macrophages.
A. It decreases in size as a person ages.
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A) determine the Glasgow Coma Scale score. B) perform the jaw-thrust maneuver. C) insert an oropharyngeal airway. D) find the source of bleeding and apply direct pressure.
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A) straight numeric order filing. B) alphanumeric filing. C) middle digit filing. D) alphabetic filing. E) terminal digit filing.
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A) Phimosis B) Erection C) Paraphimosis D) Priapism
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A) "Why would you let someone in your house you did not know?" B) "Do you have any history of a sexually transmitted disease?" C) "Have you ever been sexually assaulted or raped before?" D) "Please tell me exactly where you are hurting."