You are assessing a 30-year-old male patient that had his arm caught in a piece of machinery. By the time you arrive he has been freed. The patient tells you that he does not understand why you were called, but as you inspect the injured limb you notice a small puncture wound. You should have a high index of suspicion of which of the following injuries?
A) Chemical burn B) Puncture
C) High-pressure injection D) Crush injury
C
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Which of the following is often omitted in the pediatric examination?
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a. true b. false
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What circumstances in the first half of the twentieth century caused many hospitals in America to charge fees for their services?
What will be an ideal response?
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