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A 15-year-old girl says she was reaching up to put something on a shelf and her shoulder "just poppe
A 15-year-old girl says she was reaching up to put something on a shelf and her shoulder "just poppe
A 15-year-old girl says she was reaching up to put something on a shelf and her shoulder "just popped out of the socket." The shoulder looks deformed and the patient cannot move it. This injury is described as a:
A) fracture.
B) d
citylites   263   3 Replies
8 years ago
A 70-year-old female tripped over her dog and fell onto her outstretched arms. She says she heard a
A 70-year-old female tripped over her dog and fell onto her outstretched arms. She says she heard a
A 70-year-old female tripped over her dog and fell onto her outstretched arms. She says she heard a snap and you can see deformity and swelling of her forearm. This is most consistent with a:
A) fracture.
B) sprain.
C) dislocation.
citylites   245   3 Replies
8 years ago
A basic first aid kit is a first aid kit that is appropriate for most sports. ____________________ ...
A basic first aid kit is a first aid kit that is appropriate for most sports. ____________________ ...
A basic first aid kit is a first aid kit that is appropriate for most sports. ____________________
 
 Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Glee2   43   1 Reply
6 years ago
A basketball player who gets a bloody nose during play can wear her jersey in the game if there's ...
A basketball player who gets a bloody nose during play can wear her jersey in the game if there's ...
A basketball player who gets a bloody nose during play can wear her jersey in the game if there's only a little blood on it.
 
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akifuji   67   1 Reply
6 years ago
A buttonhole deformity is caused by rupture of the tendon in the a. elbow. c. humerus. b. middle ...
A buttonhole deformity is caused by rupture of the tendon in the a. elbow. c. humerus. b. middle ...
A buttonhole deformity is caused by rupture of the tendon in the
 a. elbow. c. humerus.
  b. middle phalanx of a finger. d. carpal tunnel.
yojohnson1977   51   1 Reply
6 years ago
A callus is an injury caused by friction on the skin. (True or false?)
A callus is an injury caused by friction on the skin. (True or false?)
A callus is an injury caused by friction on the skin.
 
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BJL   47   1 Reply
6 years ago
A carbohydrate snack eaten 30 minutes after activity may help to control blood sugar levels in ...
A carbohydrate snack eaten 30 minutes after activity may help to control blood sugar levels in ...
A carbohydrate snack eaten 30 minutes after activity may help to control blood sugar levels in diabetics.
 
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sidneybaker   77   1 Reply
6 years ago
A carrier is a type of pathogen. (True or false?)
A carrier is a type of pathogen. (True or false?)
A carrier is a type of pathogen.
 
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aprdavis90   55   1 Reply
6 years ago
A child has experienced a sprain of the right ankle. The school nurse should 1.
A child has experienced a sprain of the right ankle. The school nurse should 1.
A child has experienced a sprain of the right ankle. The school nurse should
1. Apply ice to the extremity.
2. Apply a warm, moist pack to the extremity.
3. Perform passive range of motion to the extremity.
4. Lower the extremity
colleen   1901   1 Reply
11 years ago
A client wants to increase muscle mass. Would you recommend isotonic exercises?
A client wants to increase muscle mass. Would you recommend isotonic exercises?
A client wants to increase muscle mass. Would you recommend isotonic exercises?
tabikaa1   40   1 Reply
6 years ago
A client who changes his exercise routine to swim laps four times a week instead of three is ...
A client who changes his exercise routine to swim laps four times a week instead of three is ...
A client who changes his exercise routine to swim laps four times a week instead of three is increasing the ____________________ of his workout.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Erika_plage   39   2 Replies
6 years ago
A client who is paraplegic wants you to be her fitness trainer. Which of the following is true?
A client who is paraplegic wants you to be her fitness trainer. Which of the following is true?
A client who is paraplegic wants you to be her fitness trainer. Which of the following is true?
 a. She should avoid rigorous exercise.
  b. Her physical limitations should be ignored.
  c. She can achieve optimal fitness through a var
seitzjoseph   64   1 Reply
6 years ago
A client's progress can be tracked on a. a progress record. c. both A and B. b. a computer. d. ...
A client's progress can be tracked on a. a progress record. c. both A and B. b. a computer. d. ...
A client's progress can be tracked on
 a. a progress record. c. both A and B.
  b. a computer. d. none of the above.
iLearn   64   1 Reply
6 years ago
A client's self-image is an example of a. subjective information. c. irrelevant information. b. ...
A client's self-image is an example of a. subjective information. c. irrelevant information. b. ...
A client's self-image is an example of
 a. subjective information. c. irrelevant information.
  b. objective information. d. none of the above.
Sarah_taylorr   45   1 Reply
6 years ago
A client's weight is an example of a. subjective information. c. irrelevant information. b. ...
A client's weight is an example of a. subjective information. c. irrelevant information. b. ...
A client's weight is an example of
 a. subjective information. c. irrelevant information.
  b. objective information. d. none of the above.
Cperry768   65   1 Reply
6 years ago
A collection of dead leukocytes is known as pus. (True or false?)
A collection of dead leukocytes is known as pus. (True or false?)
A collection of dead leukocytes is known as pus.
 
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poopsicle2   59   1 Reply
6 years ago
A Colles fracture involves an injury to the a. wrist and hand. c. elbow. b. shoulder. d. collarbone.
A Colles fracture involves an injury to the a. wrist and hand. c. elbow. b. shoulder. d. collarbone.
A Colles fracture involves an injury to the
 a. wrist and hand. c. elbow.
  b. shoulder. d. collarbone.
Necroshade57   69   1 Reply
6 years ago
A combination of e-commerce and a physical building is known as a. a click- and mortar- sales ...
A combination of e-commerce and a physical building is known as a. a click- and mortar- sales ...
A combination of e-commerce and a physical building is known as
 a. a click- and mortar- sales presentation.
  b. a brick- and mortar- sales presentation.
  c. mass media advertising.
  d. an Internet-dependent liability.
sidneybaker   46   1 Reply
6 years ago
A cover letter explains or introduces the contents of a resume. (True or false?)
A cover letter explains or introduces the contents of a resume. (True or false?)
A cover letter explains or introduces the contents of a resume.
 
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asdfkla   55   1 Reply
6 years ago
A direct blow to the lateral side of the knee will injure the MCL. (True or false?)
A direct blow to the lateral side of the knee will injure the MCL. (True or false?)
A direct blow to the lateral side of the knee will injure the MCL.
 
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sidneybaker   55   1 Reply
6 years ago
A first aid kit for transport vehicles should, at a minimum, contain cold compresses, bandages, ...
A first aid kit for transport vehicles should, at a minimum, contain cold compresses, bandages, ...
A first aid kit for transport vehicles should, at a minimum, contain cold compresses, bandages, gauze, tape, gloves, and a(n) _____________________________ _.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
aprdavis90   36   1 Reply
6 years ago
A functional dichotomy of the nervous system would include the subcategories of:
A functional dichotomy of the nervous system would include the subcategories of:
A functional dichotomy of the nervous system would include the subcategories of
 A) central and peripheral nervous systems.
  B) somatic and autonomic nervous systems.
  C) pyramidal and extrapyramidal nervous systems.
  D) none o
cali721   50   1 Reply
6 years ago
A goal of exercise should always be to exceed a client's capacity, so he can increase his ...
A goal of exercise should always be to exceed a client's capacity, so he can increase his ...
A goal of exercise should always be to exceed a client's capacity, so he can increase his cardiovascular fitness level.
 
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cali721   44   2 Replies
6 years ago
A gymnast has fallen off the parallel bars and is face down on the mat. Three rescuers are ...
A gymnast has fallen off the parallel bars and is face down on the mat. Three rescuers are ...
A gymnast has fallen off the parallel bars and is face down on the mat. Three rescuers are available. Is it safer for one rescuer to log roll the gymnast?
akifuji   36   1 Reply
6 years ago
A gymnast hit her head on the balance beam during practice. Upon examination she seemed oriented, ...
A gymnast hit her head on the balance beam during practice. Upon examination she seemed oriented, ...
A gymnast hit her head on the balance beam during practice. Upon examination she seemed oriented, but then she began saying she was dizzy and nauseous. She cannot recall precisely what happened to her. The trainer calls EMS to get her to the hospital
Shudson   45   1 Reply
6 years ago
A heart rate or pulse that is less than 60 beats per minute is called tachycardia. ...
A heart rate or pulse that is less than 60 beats per minute is called tachycardia. ...
A heart rate or pulse that is less than 60 beats per minute is called tachycardia. ____________________
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kath4ever   57   1 Reply
6 years ago
A hemothorax can result in a(n) ____________________ lung. (Fill in the blank)
A hemothorax can result in a(n) ____________________ lung. (Fill in the blank)
A hemothorax can result in a(n) ____________________ lung.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
kath4ever   55   1 Reply
6 years ago
A javelin thrower has a half-inch splinter embedded in her thumb. She says that soaking it in some ...
A javelin thrower has a half-inch splinter embedded in her thumb. She says that soaking it in some ...
A javelin thrower has a half-inch splinter embedded in her thumb. She says that soaking it in some cold water will help the pain and help loosen the splinter, making it easier to remove. Do you agree?
BJL   37   1 Reply
6 years ago
A lesion of the (cranial nerve name and number) ____________________ nerve can result in loss of ...
A lesion of the (cranial nerve name and number) ____________________ nerve can result in loss of ...
A lesion of the (cranial nerve name and number) ____________________ nerve can result in loss of sensation of the oral cavity.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
leahwolfe221   71   1 Reply
6 years ago
A lesion of the (cranial nerve name and number) ____________________ nerve may result in paralysis ...
A lesion of the (cranial nerve name and number) ____________________ nerve may result in paralysis ...
A lesion of the (cranial nerve name and number) ____________________ nerve may result in paralysis of the facial muscles.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
poopsicle2   60   1 Reply
6 years ago
A lesion of the (cranial nerve name and number) ____________________ nerve may result in paralysis ...
A lesion of the (cranial nerve name and number) ____________________ nerve may result in paralysis ...
A lesion of the (cranial nerve name and number) ____________________ nerve may result in paralysis of the tongue.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
netty123   54   1 Reply
6 years ago
A lesion of the (cranial nerve name and number) _________________________ nerve can result in ...
A lesion of the (cranial nerve name and number) _________________________ nerve can result in ...
A lesion of the (cranial nerve name and number) _________________________ nerve can result in failure to trigger the pharyngeal reflexes involved in swallowing.
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Sarah_taylorr   63   1 Reply
6 years ago
A lesion to the (cranial nerve name, number, and branch) ___________ ...
A lesion to the (cranial nerve name, number, and branch) ___________ ...
A lesion to the (cranial nerve name, number, and branch) _____________________________ ___________ can result in inability of the vocal folds to adduct.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
asdfkla   68   1 Reply
6 years ago
A lip seal is important because:
A lip seal is important because:
A lip seal is important because
 A) it keeps food and liquid in the mouth during mastication.
  B) it helps maintain the positive pressure for swallowing.
  C) it keeps one from breathing during mastication.
  D) a & b
  E) a
iLearn   39   1 Reply
6 years ago
A log roll with one rescuer is safer than a log roll with three rescuers. (True or false?)
A log roll with one rescuer is safer than a log roll with three rescuers. (True or false?)
A log roll with one rescuer is safer than a log roll with three rescuers.
 
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netty123   35   1 Reply
6 years ago
A major depressor of the velum is the:
A major depressor of the velum is the:
A major depressor of the velum is the
 A) palatoglossus muscle.
  B) styloglossus muscle.
  C) hyoglossus muscle.
  D) glossopalatine muscle.
  E) a & d
Necroshade57   59   1 Reply
6 years ago
A major difference between slow- and fast-twitch fibers is that:
A major difference between slow- and fast-twitch fibers is that:
A major difference between slow- and fast-twitch fibers is that
 A) one neuron may innervate thousands of slow-twitch fibers.
  B) one neuron may innervate as few as 10 fast-twitch fibers.
  C) slow-twitch fibers are important for sust
silverstar46   39   1 Reply
6 years ago
A man age 60 or older should be able to perform as many push-ups as a man age 35 to qualify for a ...
A man age 60 or older should be able to perform as many push-ups as a man age 35 to qualify for a ...
A man age 60 or older should be able to perform as many push-ups as a man age 35 to qualify for a high level of fitness in upper body muscle endurance.
 
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yojohnson1977   39   2 Replies
6 years ago
A member of the football team has collapsed face-down on the field after a hard tackle. As you ...
A member of the football team has collapsed face-down on the field after a hard tackle. As you ...
A member of the football team has collapsed face-down on the field after a hard tackle. As you approach, a teammate says, He is not breathing You call EMS and tell everyone not to try to turn him over, to wait for the paramedics. Is this correct?
iLearn   69   1 Reply
6 years ago
A member of the track team has an abrasion on her elbow that has some dirt and grass in it. The ...
A member of the track team has an abrasion on her elbow that has some dirt and grass in it. The ...
A member of the track team has an abrasion on her elbow that has some dirt and grass in it. The runner says the abrasion is very tender and does not want the trainer to clean it because cleaning it will hurt. The trainer says, Okay, and reminds her t
Cris   61   1 Reply
6 years ago
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