What is the term for the viscous layer of the mucous blanket?

a. gel c. basal
b. epoxic d. sol


a. gel

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A) diabetes insipidus B) thyroid disease C) breast cancer D) stroke

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When assessing a patient who sustained blunt trauma to the chest, which one of the following assessment findings is MOST indicative of an injury to the lung?

A) Elevated heart rate and blood pressure B) Respiratory rate of 20 breaths per minute C) Ability to speak a few words and then gasp D) Ecchymotic area to the anterior chest

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The rhythm that occurs when the SA node has generated an impulse that follows the normal pathway through the electrical conduction system is defined as normal sinus:

A. rhythm. B. bradycardia. C. tachycardia. D. arrhythmia.

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If a doctor is ordering a laboratory test on an emergency basis, how should/would it be indicated?

a. on the patient identification armband b. as a STAT notation on the test request c. as an ER notation on the test request d. by a notation on the hospital door

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