A patient was struck in the right upper arm with a baseball bat. Which sign or symptom indicates the highest probability that the humerus has been fractured?
A) Crepitus felt on palpation
B) Pain to the right upper arm
C) Hematoma to the upper arm
D) Decreased sensation in the right hand
A) Crepitus felt on palpation
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A) method or technique used. B) being within a structure. C) purpose of the procedure. D) organs or anatomical sites.
What is cartilage?
A) Stiff muscle that lines every joint and gives shape to the ears and nose B) Ligaments that line every joint and give shape to the ears and nose C) Tendons that line every joint and give shape to the ears and nose D) Soft bone that lines every joint and gives shape to the ears and nose
One reason that skin punctures are more beneficial to children than venipunctures is that they:
a. retain blood volume. b. assure that the patient will not faint. c. can be performed while the patient is asleep. d. do not worry the parents as much.
It is considered impolite to ask when the employer expects to make a hiring decision
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false