You respond to a patient who has fallen and is now complaining of pain in hip. Which of the following signs would not help determine if the patient has a fractured or dislocated hip?

a. Decreased range of motion
b. Outward rotation of the leg
c. Pain in the knee
d. The injured leg is shorter than the other


Answer: c. Pain in the knee

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A. corpus callosum B. basal ganglia C. hypothalamus D. hippocampus

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A ___________________________ is a plan for ensuring that a facility or practice is following all laws and regulations, including those pertaining to reimbursement under Medicare and Medicaid

A) public health plan B) ?strategic plan C) follow-up plan D) ?compliance plan

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