Collagenous and elastic fibers of the ________ make it possible for the skin to flex with movement of the body
A) fascia B) epidermis C) dermis D) subcutaneous
C
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Older adults are more prone to respiratory infections for all of the following reasons EXCEPT ___________
a. the cilia function less effectively b. the mucous membranes produce more mucus c. less foreign matter is trapped before entering the lungs d. the aging process effects the integrity of the tissues
On scene you suspect that a young female patient is suffering from hyperventilation syndrome. Which one of the following signs would best assist you in confirming this suspicion?
A) Heart rate of 64 beats per minute B) Urinary incontinence C) Breathing through the mouth D) Spasm of the hands
What is the American Thoracic Society standard for volumetric accuracy of spirometers?
a. ±1% error, or within 10 ml of the refer-ence value b. ±3% error, or within 50 ml of the refer-ence value c. ±5% error, or within 100 ml of the refer-ence value d. ±10% error, or within 500 ml of the refer-ence value
When applying a tourniquet to control major external hemorrhage from an extremity injury, you should:
A) apply the tourniquet over a joint, as this will further help compress blood vessels. B) maintain direct pressure to the wound until the tourniquet has been fully applied. C) secure the tourniquet in place until the pulses distal to the injury have weakened. D) apply a pressure dressing over the tourniquet to further help control the bleeding.