What of the following primarily controls the phenomenon of hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction?

a. central chemoreceptors c. PaO2
b. PAO2 d. baroreceptors


b. PAO2

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Her skin is warm to the touch with cyanosis around the lips. Your partner informs you that her heart rate is 124 beats per minute. You find the girl lying in bed with snoring respirations despite use of the head tilt,-chin lift airway maneuver. Your immediate action in caring for this child next is: A) positive pressure ventilation. B) suctioning the airway. C) application of a nonrebreather face mask and oxygen. D) insertion of a nasal airway.

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When measuring blood pressure, the cuff should be placed approximately an inch above the _____ fossa.

a. ulnar b. antecubital c. basilic d. cephalic

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________ the term that describes the anatomy extending from the lowest rib to the pelvic bones, encompassing the small and large intestines; liver; spleen; bladder; muscles, tendons, and connective tissue of the abdomen; veins and arteries of the abdomen (including the abdominal aorta)

Fill in the blank with correct word.

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Today's baby boomers are less physically active than seniors were in the past and thus suffer from more disabilities



A. True
B. False

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