Which of the following is TRUE of the injuries sustained by the elderly due to falls?
A) The injuries sustained by the elderly are less likely to result in hospitalization.
B) Only more significant falls cause fractures.
C) Less-significant falls may cause fractures.
D) The elderly sustain injuries similar to other age groups in comparable falls.
C
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A) "How long has the patient been seizing?" B) "What are the patient's vital signs?" C) "Did the patient lose control of his bladder?" D) "Do you know what medications the patient is taking?"
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Which local anesthetic drug has the shortest half-life?
A) Articaine B) Prilocaine C) Mepivacaine D) Bupivacaine
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