A fracture is defined as: a broken, cracked, or chipped bone
the displacement of a bone from a joint
torn or stretched muscles
the tearing or stretching of the ligaments and tendons that support a joint

Why do we learn how to calculate the distance of a parabola in 10th grade but not what a 401k is?

John is jogging on a winter day. the outdoor temperature is 31° f. yet his body temperature is 98°f. which term best describes the process causing this difference in temperature?

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