1. When performing a cricothyrotomy, to locate the cricothyroid membrane, place a finger on the _____ and slide downward until a slight _____ is felt.

a. chin; bump
b. chin; indent
c. Adam’s apple; indent
d. Adam’s apple; bump


c. Adam’s apple; indent

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Which of the following comments regarding lung cancer is true?

a. The incidence has risen over the past few decades. b. It is the third leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. c. The peak incidence occurred in the mid-1970s. d. Incidence has increased in women 40 to 58 years of age.

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The medical assistant performing a venipuncture for a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) test must ________.

A. wash hands thoroughly B. maintain temperature at a certain level C. tell the patient to fast for 8 hours prior D. take the blood sample while the patient is lying down

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Explain the main behavioral (modifiable) risk factors associated with chronic disease

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The last segment of the small intestines is theA) pylorus

B) duodenum. C) ileum. D) jejunum. E) ilium.

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