The principal risk factor for developing osteoarthritis is ______.

A. age
B. alcohol abuse
C. female gender
D. IV substance abuse


Answer: A. age

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a. 1 and 2 c. 2 and 4 b. 1 and 3 d. 3 and 4

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If a court requires a surrogate to return a child to the donor parents, that decision is based on __________ law, focusing on the element of consideration

a. contract b. criminal c. parens patriae d. negligence

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Which of the following organizations was formed to improve outcomes for pediatric patients who suffer potentially life-threatening injuries and illnesses?

A) Pediatric Prehospital Emergency Providers (PPEP) B) Center for Pediatric Emergency Medicine (CPEM) C) Advanced Pediatric Emergency Services (APES) D) Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC)

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A prehospital care report reads: "GSW to LLQ." Based on this, you should recognize that the patient sustained a(n):

A) Puncture to the left chest B) Injury to the left torso C) Bullet injury to the left chest D) Gunshot to the lower left abdomen

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