When energy is applied to a spring to compress it, the spring travels a distance, returns to its original position (neutral), and then moves in the opposite direction. This is called ________

A. oscillation
B. force

ANS: A

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The mother of a 15-month-old patient states she has "had the croup" for the past several hours. She is now lethargic, with grunting respirations at a rate of 60 per minute and a pulse of 150. You should:

A) perform a head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver and begin ventilations. B) perform a jaw-thrust maneuver and begin ventilations. C) administer abdominal thrusts. D) place a small folded towel under the shoulders and begin ventilations.

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Hyperthermia may manifest itself as:

A) heat stroke. B) heat cramps. C) heat exhaustion. D) any of the above

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