A(n) ____________________ percussion note can indicate a pneumothorax, where air is trapped between the pleural layers surrounding the lung.

You have been asked to present information on water safety and drowning to a community civic group. In regards to prevention, which of the following points would you emphasize?

A) The vast majority of children who drown do so in public swimming pools. B) A significant number of drownings are preventable due to the involvement of alcohol. C) Those with seizure disorders are safe in the water if they wear personal flotation devices. D) Most authorities agree that children under the age of 3 years should be taught to swim.

The ______________________________ Act passed in the early 1990s has special significance for health care employees.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).