You respond to a middle school for a 12-year-old male patient who has been hit by a car. You get consent to treat the patient from the school principal. What concept allows the principal to speak for the parents?

A) Res ipsa loquitur B) In loco parentis C) Healthcare proxy D) Informed consent

B

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Fractions written with a numerator separated by a fraction line and positioned above a denominator are called:

A) Common fractions. B) Proper fractions. C) Improper fractions. D) Complex fractions.

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You have been called for a 6-month-old male with a high fever who has seized. Currently, he is not seizing and appears to be sleeping. When performing the primary assessment on this patient, which of the following is appropriate?

A) Evaluate the pulse before examining the breathing. B) Check for the presence of a pulse in the brachial artery. C) Move the baby to the ambulance before performing the primary assessment. D) Obtain a blood pressure when checking the patient's circulation status.

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