Which mechanism of injury produces the conditions for traumatic asphyxia?

A) Fall of 20 feet from scaffolding onto a concrete sidewalk
B) Person strangled but not killed in an attempted rape
C) Penetrating chest trauma with a high-powered firearm
D) Person pinned between a truck and wall of a building


D) Person pinned between a truck and wall of a building

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a. two b. three c. four d. five

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Family members tell you that three hours ago their 76-year-old mother suddenly became confused and had great difficulty speaking. However, within 15 minutes she returned

a. a stroke. b. dementia. c. Alzheimer's disease. d. a transient ischemic attack.

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The treatment plan falls into the ________ category in the SOAP method

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following can be disinfected and used again without sterilization? 

A. Needles and syringes B. Glassware and enamel C. Vaginal specula D. Curettes E. suture removal instruments

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