The part of the brain that regulates heartbeat, respiration, swallowing, coughing, and blood pressure is the ____

A) pons
B) midbrain
C) medulla oblongata
D) cerebrum


C

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A 29-year-old woman with cerebral palsy has fallen and suffered a boot-top fracture of her right leg. When you examine her she tells you that the spasticity in that leg is much worse than usual. Treatment in this situation may best be accomplished by:

a. applying traction to the leg. b. stabilizing the leg in a position of comfort. c. repositioning the leg. d. massaging the muscles in the leg.

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An independent medical record review completed after payment is received from an insurance carrier is a(n) ________ audit.

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

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You are placing inoculated agar plates in the incubator for a co-worker. You are holding BAP, MAC, PEA, and HE agar plates. The original specimen is

A) genital. B) superficial wound. C) stool. D) anaerobic wound.

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How many pairs of gloves should be worn when handling antineoplastic agents?

Two pairs of gloves One pair of gloves No gloves are needed None of the above

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