Due to the body systems operating at optimal level and because typically individuals in this age bracket are in excellent physical condition, risky behavior and accidents are the leading causes of death in which stage of development?

A) Preschool-age children
B) Adolescence
C) Early adulthood
D) Late adulthood


C) Early adulthood

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Acute streptococcal tonsillitis is reported with code _____.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The same virus that causes chicken pox causes ____.

a. measles b. warts c. shingles d. cold sores

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The curved laryngoscope blade is designed to fit into the:

a. pyriform fossa. c. epiglottis. b. vallecula . d. larynx

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When the flow-metering device of a home liquid O2 system is turned on, O2 leaves the container through a vaporizing coil, where it is heated by exposure to which of the following?

a. Hot water b. Ambient air c. Electrical energy d. Ultrasound

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