The skin layer that is avascular and relies on diffusion for required nutrition is the

A) subcutaneous space below the dermis B) papillary layer of the dermis
C) epidermis D) reticular layer of the dermis


C

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A mentally retarded male is biting himself and has a bleeding bite to his right hand. As you apply direct pressure to the hand, the patient continually pulls his arm away and screams. At this time, you would?

A) Place him on a stretcher and provide rapid transport. B) Ask the patient's mother to hold direct pressure to the bite. C) Advise dispatch that advanced life support is needed. D) Move him to the stretcher for a nonemergency transport.

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Pressure tanks are usually kept approximately ______ full of water and ______ full of pressurized air

a. one-half; one-half b. one-third; two-thirds c. two-thirds; one-third d. three-quarters; one-quarter

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Records can be withheld from patients if

the records may cause harm to the patient the patient is entering a long-term care facility there is an impending lawsuit the physician does not like the patient

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Which muscle depresses the dorsum of the tongue?

A) Hyoglossus B) Styloglossus C) Palatoglossus D) Digastricus (anterior and posterior)

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