When assessing a sick 3-week-old baby, which finding would be most concerning?

A) Fontanelle level with the skull
B) Soft spot to the top of the head
C) Mucus occluding both nares
D) Rectal temperature of 99.4?F


C

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A. The best systems are complex and difficult to operate. B. Sprinklers should utilize an inexpensive extinguishing agent. C. Intentionally set fires and obstructions may cause automatic sprinkler failure. D. Sprinklers consist of a series of discharge devices arranged to distribute sufficient quantities of water.

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B-lymphoblasts in ALL exhibit which one of the following markers that is helpful in their identification?

a. CD4 b. CD2 c. CD10 d. HLA-DR

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Injury due to downed power line; initial encounter: ________

Fill in the blank with correct word.

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While caring for an 80-year-old man with a possible fractured arm, you discover other injury patterns that are suggestive of abuse. The patient is conscious and alert. You should:

A) splint the patient's arm, transport him to the hospital, and report your suspicions to the emergency department physician. B) advise the patient that you suspect he has been abused and that you are required by law to report this to the authorities. C) splint the patient's arm and contact his family to determine if they are aware of the fact that he has been physically abused. D) treat the patient's injury appropriately and then obtain his consent to report your suspicions to the emergency department physician.

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