Cindy is pregnant, and has had a genetic test to detect fetal abnormalities. For what abnormality is this most likely testing?
OA Down syndrome
OB Duchenne muscular dystrophy
C cystic fibrosis
D. cancer

A5-year-old boy suddenly begins coughing while eating peanuts. he is choking and gagging. when he is brought to the ed, but he is awake and is able to give his name. on physical examination, his vital signs are stable. on examination of the chest, inspiratory stridor and intercostal and suprasternal retractions are apparent. which of the following is the most appropriate initial step in management? - allow patient to clear foreign object by spontaneous coughing- clear oropharynx with multiple blind sweeps with finger- position patient and perform back blows- stand behind patient and perform abdominal thrusts- perform emergency tracheostomy and take to surgery

Absorption of food occurs in the small intestines true or false

Peter's doctor calculated his body mass index (bmi) and determined that his fat-to-lean tissue ratio was a bit too high. which of the following should peter increase in his weekly schedule to specifically address this issue?