Which one of the following is an example of a chronic disease? a.) tuberculosis b.) diabetes c.)flu d.) salmonella

Which characteristic is common among children who have older parents? a. lower birth weight b. higher social skills c. greater average height d. less access to preschool

The structure shared between the male reproductive system is the

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