The ____________________, which is the cavity located between the lungs, protects the heart, esophagus, trachea, and bronchi

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


mediastinum

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Thinking this infant might have DiGeorge syndrome, the nurse should be assessing this infant for which of the following electrolyte imbalances? A) Frequent ventricular beats on ECG due to hyperkalemia B) Loss of consciousness due to hyponatremia C) Tetany due to hypocalcemia D) Decreased reflexes due to hypermagnesemia

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Which is correct regarding the risk of adverse cardiac events?

A. There is an increased risk only during vigorous exercise. B. Only sedentary individuals are at risk during and immediately following vigorous exercise. C. Risk increases during and immediately following vigorous exercise for both active and inactive people. D. Adverse cardiac events are unpredictable and do not follow a pattern of increased risk with vigorous exercise.

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Which condition does not occur in impetigo?

- Itching - Pruritis - Regional lymphadenopathy - Fever

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Key components of the innate immune system include

A. neutrophils, B-cells, and natural killer cells. B. neutrophils, T-cells, and T-lymphocytes. C. neutrophils, T-cells, and natural killer cells. D. neutrophils, macrophages, and natural killer cells.

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