What injury occurs when there is compression of the chest with forced retrograde blood flow and engorgement of the blood vessels in the upper chest neck and head?

A) Myocardial contusion
B) Traumatic asphyxia
C) Hemothorax
D) Commotio cordis


Answer: B

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Which of the following statements is true?

A) Many of the principles used in pharmacy thousands of years ago are still practiced today. B) Most of the principles of ancient pharmacy have been discarded over the centuries. C) Many of the principles of modern pharmacy were known and used by prehistoric humans. D) As each era of pharmacy dawns, the principles and practices of the previous era are laid to rest.

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A hazardous or potentially hazardous situation that puts people in danger of sustaining injury best defines which of the following?

A) Injury risk B) Injury surveillance C) Injury D) Accident

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The U.S. government publication that is the primary source of information for OSHA standards is called the:

a. National Board of Pharmacy b. National Pharmacopoeia c. Federal Drug Administration d. Federal Register

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"Cotton roll" injury could be classified as a(n):

a. Factitial injury b. Traumatic granuloma c. Idiopathic injury d. White lesion e. None of the above

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