The increased pliability of the child's ribs makes him more prone to:

A) Bruising or other injury to the lungs
B) Rib fractures and flail segments
C) Cardiac arrest from heart damage
D) Overinflation of the lungs


A) Bruising or other injury to the lungs

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Calculate the following dosages by using dimensional analysis. Dosage ordered for morphine sulfate is 1.5 mg for IV injection. Dosage available is 1 mg / mL. How many mL should be given?A.      0.6 mLB.      0.8 mLC.      1.2 mLD.      1.5 mL

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A hospital has 150 beds which are set up and staffed. An earthquake hits the area and all beds are occupied, plus three additional patients are admitted to a temporary room (first floor lounge). What is the hospital's bed count that day?

A) 150 B) 153 C) Depends on whether they stay overnight D) Depends on whether additional staff is called in

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Which of the following individuals gave the first Presidential Health Address to the United States?

A. President Harry S. Truman B. President Jimmy Carter C. President Johnson D. President Clinton

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