The process of using good judgment to determine how soon a patient needs to be seen is called ________.

A. determination
B. patient assessment
C. triage
D. priority calling


Answer: C

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Which of the following best describes the screw home mechanism of the tibiofemoral joint during open kinetic chain movement?

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Which of the following statements about lateral kidney positioning is INCORRECT?

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