Patients with developmental delays may suffer cognitive disabilities, but may also exhibit normal intelligence.

In a surgical procedure on a severely injured trauma patient, which of the following measures is of utmost importance?

Physical forces of deceleration, acceleration, compression, and shearing are factors in which type of injuries?

What is a common potential side effect of all forms of antibiotic therapy for major pediatric infections?

Which of the following is a common response of pediatric patients to injury and may result in gastric dilatation?

Which physiological response to environmental temperature changes is missing or undeveloped in an infant of less than 6 months of age?

Which broad category of routes of transmission of microorganisms includes food, water, and medical devices and equipment?

A surgical technologist working in a Veteran’s Administration (VA) facility might frequently encounter patients with which of the following conditions?

What is the usual cause of a clavicular fracture of a neonate during a vaginal delivery?

Placement of a rolled sheet or pad to elevate a pregnant patient’s right hip, tilting the operating room table to the left with slight Trendelenburg, or both will shift the weight of the gravid uterus and relieve pressure from the: