The ________ nervous system is responsible for controlling involuntary bodily functions, such as heart rate and sweating.

A. sympathetic
B. parasympathetic
C. somatic
D. autonomic


Answer: D

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A) Responsive but confused patient with stridorous respirations B) Patient who responds to painful stimuli by moaning and has vomited C) Unresponsive patient who has no gag or cough reflex D) Patient with snoring respirations who coughs as the oral airway is placed into his mouth

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The RBRVS system unit of measurement assigned to a service based on the relative skill and time required to perform it is the ________ unit.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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When a heated wire breathing circuit is used in conjunction with a heated humidifier, how often in the course of 24 hours should the therapist expect to drain condensate from the tubing?

A. more than 5 times per day B. 5 times per day C. once or twice per day D. not at all

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Which year did the federal government pass the Occupational Safety and Health Act?

A) 1912 B) 1970 C) 1999 D) 2001

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