Which part of a partial denture joins the parts of the partial into one unit?

Your patient was hit in the head with a bat during an assault. He presents with snoring respirations and a rapid and weak radial pulse. You should FIRST:

A) open the airway with a head tilt—chin lift. B) immobilize the patient to a backboard. C) obtain a set of vital signs. D) open the airway with a jaw-thrust maneuver.

Which of the following is/are advantage(s) of a wireless hand-held computer for charting patient care?

1. Documentation is more legible. 2. Documentation is available to others more quickly. 3. It is less expensive. 4. There is improved fulfillment of physicians' orders. a. 1 only b. 1 and 2 only c. 2, 3 and 4 only d. 1, 2, and 4 only