Mrs. Butler is a 66-year-old woman who is complaining of chest pain. Which of the following questions would be best in helping you determine if the pain is radiating?

A) Does anything make the pain better or worse?
B) Are you having pain anywhere besides your chest?
C) Are you having pain in your arm?
D) Are you experiencing any other symptoms?

B

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A) prevent motion of the rod and further internal injury. B) control any internal hemorrhage that may be occurring. C) prevent bacteria from entering into the body. D) apply pressure to the broken blood vessels in the skin.

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After the discovery of "white lung", ____ was banned as an insulating material.

A. fiberglass B. cellulose C. asbestos D. mineral wool

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