Which of the following describes the trait of a critical thinker? grasping the deeper meaning of ideas providing a single accurate solution to any problem relying on the opinions of others practicing groupthink

If birth rates fall below the replacement level, then a country is in which stage of demographic transition? a. urbanization/industrialization b. mature industrial c. postindustrial d. pre-modern

Astairway has 6 steps. is it a handrail required? a. a handrail is required b. a handrail is not required c. double handrails are required d. only nosing is required

A5-year-old boy suddenly begins coughing while eating peanuts. he is choking and gagging. when he is brought to the ed, but he is awake and is able to give his name. on physical examination, his vital signs are stable. on examination of the chest, inspiratory stridor and intercostal and suprasternal retractions are apparent. which of the following is the most appropriate initial step in management? - allow patient to clear foreign object by spontaneous coughing- clear oropharynx with multiple blind sweeps with finger- position patient and perform back blows- stand behind patient and perform abdominal thrusts- perform emergency tracheostomy and take to surgery