A patient asks how the ears are able to equalize pressure when flying in an airplane. Which anatomical ear structure should the nurse review with the patient?
a. Stapes
b. Auricle
c. Cochlea
d. Eustachian tube
ANS: D
The eustachian tube extends from the middle ear to the nasopharynx and permits air to enter or leave the middle ear cavity. A. C. The stapes and cochlea are structures within the middle ear. B. The auricle conducts sound into the ear.
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1. Acute pulmonary embolism 2. Ischemic stroke 3. Cellular damage 4. Hypotensive crisis
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1. "It is normal for the posterior fontanelle to close by 8–12 weeks after birth." 2. "Bring your infant to the clinic immediately." 3. "This is due to overriding of the cranial bones during labor." 4. "Your baby must be dehydrated."
The hormone secreted by the parathyroids, parathyroid hormone (PTH), regulates the ________ content of the bloodstream.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).