Translate the term spondylitis as literally as possible.

A. Ankle pain
B. Wrist hardening
C. Tendon softening
D. Vertebra inflammation
E. Finger condition


Answer: D

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A) Cushing syndrome B) Graves disease C) diabetes insipidus D) diabetes mellitus

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The hormonal changes of puberty for females increase their body fat and prepares them for

A. a boost in height. B. childbearing. C. muscle development. D. menstruation.

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While watching some youth play hockey at the park, you see one of the players get hit in the abdomen with a hockey puck. The player is doubled up in severe pain. You should:

A) tell the player to get up and walk it off. B) have someone call the player's parents. C) first check the player's ABCs, then the abdomen. D) wrap a bandana or cloth around the abdomen to ease the pain.

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