What effect does aging have on the size of the brain relative to the size of the cranial cavity? What effect does this produce regarding the onset of signs and symptoms from a subdural hematoma?

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The brain decreases in size relative to the cranial cavity. Onset of signs and symptoms of subdural hematoma may be delayed.

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Which one of the following oxygen administration systems will provide the patient with the greatest amount of oxygen?

A) Nasal cannula at 15 liters per minute of oxygen B) Simple face mask at 12 liters per minute of oxygen C) Nonrebreather face mask at 15 liters per minute of oxygen D) Venturi face mask set to deliver 40% oxygen

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Which of the following statements are true about methods used to displace the epiglottis during oral intubation?

a. Regardless of the blade used, the laryngoscope is lifted up and forward. b. The curved (MacIntosh) blade lifts the epiglottis indirectly. c. The straight (Miller) blade lifts the epiglottis directly. d. Levering the laryngoscope against the teeth can aid displacement. a. 1 and 3 only b. 1, 2, and 3 only c. 3 and 4 only d. 2, 3, and 4 only

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________ deficiency disease is termed pellagra

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Explain the differences between gingival epithelium and gingival connective tissue

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