Gardner-Wells Tongs May Be Used to Secure __________

question 35

Multiple Choice

Gardner-Wells tongs may be used to secure __________.

• A) patient's arms
• B) patient's head
• C) patient's spine
• D) patient's legs

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Definitions:

Cretinism

A condition arising from a severe deficiency of thyroid hormone in infants or young children, leading to stunted physical and mental growth.

Thyroid Hormones

Chemical substances produced by the thyroid gland, crucial for metabolism regulation and normal growth and development.

Energy Production

The process of generating electricity or other forms of energy through various methods, such as burning fossil fuels, nuclear power, or harvesting renewable resources like wind and solar power.

Protein Synthesis

The process by which cells build proteins, involving transcription of DNA into mRNA and translation of mRNA into a polypeptide chain.