As you assess a very sick 3-year-old with a fever, rash, and sore neck, you suddenly suspect he might have meningitis. Your immediate action would be to:

A) call for paramedic assistance.
B) put on a mask and gown.
C) administer aspirin for immediate fever reduction.
D) place a cervical collar on the neck and immediately transport.


B

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A. plating of the proximal humerus C. the Bankart procedure B. shoulder arthroscopy D. carpal tunnel release

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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A medical practice that handles patients' insurance forms 

A. devotes a lot of time to processing these forms. B. ensures an accurate and timely submission of the forms and prompt payment. C. always charges a fee for handling a patient's insurance claims. D. collects payment from insurance companies more quickly.

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If the sealant is too high in occlusion, the patient will wear it down in a ____________

a. couple of days b. month c. year d. The sealant must be removed and replaced.

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