The cartilaginous tip of the sternum is known as the ________ process.

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


xiphoid

The xiphoid process is the cartilaginous tip of the sternum.

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a. control the media. b. provide the public with the right information to make the right decision. c. is a computer program available from FEMA. d. is only run by the State Office of Emergency Management.

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Which of the following statements indicates that the speaker understands how to use an oropharyngeal airway?

a. "Once it has been placed, the head tilt-chin lift is no longer needed." b. "If it is too small, it could push the epiglottis over the opening of the trachea." c. "It protects the patient from aspirating vomit or other secretions." d. "I must watch the patient for vomiting or gagging even with the proper insertion."

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Most of the Earth's freshwater supply is contained in the oceans.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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To view the entire list of patients, which of the following should the user enter in the search field in the Edit Patient window?

A. The letter "A" B. Nothing, the field should remain blank C. The word "All" D. Any of these.

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