The Purpose of CPS Has Shifted from Protecting Children to Assisting

question 6

True/False

The purpose of CPS has shifted from protecting children to assisting caretakers in keeping their children safe.

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Definitions:

Palatine

Pertaining to the palate, especially referring to bones or structures associated with the roof of the mouth.

Larynx

The voice box located in the throat, which contains the vocal cords and is involved in breathing, producing sound, and protecting the trachea against food aspiration.

Adam's Apple

The prominent protrusion in the neck, formed by the thyroid cartilage of the larynx, more prominent in males.

Cricoid

The cricoid is a cartilage ring located in the larynx (voice box) at the top of the trachea; it plays a key role in keeping the airway open for respiration.