An Elderly Patient Is Admitted with Bruising and Other Unexplained

question 17

Multiple Choice

An elderly patient is admitted with bruising and other unexplained physical injuries.The department/personnel within the hospital that would likely be called is:

• A)human resources.
• B)staff development.
• C)the pastor on call.
• D)social services.

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Definitions:

Massachusetts Bay Colony

A 17th-century British settlement in New England that became one of the early centers of the colony's government, trade, and religion.

Puritan Migrations

This term refers to the movement of English Puritans to North America, particularly to the Massachusetts Bay Colony, in the early 17th century to escape religious persecution.

Connecticut Valley

A major valley in the U.S. known for its fertile land, running through Connecticut and Massachusetts.

Pequot Indians

A Native American tribe from the northeastern United States, primarily in Connecticut, who were involved in the Pequot War of 1636-1637 with English settlers.