The Equal Rights Amendment

question 24

Multiple Choice

The Equal Rights Amendment

• A) was never ratified.
• B) has resulted in dozens of civil-rights cases involving gender discrimination.
• C) invalidated gender distinctions for statutory rape penalties.
• D) was ratified in 1979.

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Definitions:

Pulse Oximetry

A non-invasive method of measuring the oxygen saturation level of the blood, indicating how well oxygen is being sent to parts of the body furthest from the heart.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

A group of lung diseases, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis, that block airflow and make breathing difficult.

Recumbent Position

A lying down position in which the individual is on their back, commonly used in medical and therapeutic settings.

Compressions

The act of pressing down on the chest during CPR to maintain blood circulation in a person whose heart has stopped.