The ________ sphincter controls the movement of chyme from the ileum to the cecum, which is the beginning of the large intestine. 

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


ileocecal
The ileocecal sphincter controls the movement of chyme from the ileum of the small intestine to the cecum of the large intestine.

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The major pathologic or structural changes of the lungs associated with ventilator failure accompanying Guillain-Barré syndrome include:

1. alveolar consolidation. 2. airway distortion and dilation. 3. mucosal edema. 4. atelectasis. a. 1, 4 b. 2, 3 c. 1, 2, 3 d. 1, 2, 3, 4

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Muscle fibers in _______________ smooth muscle not only respond to neurotransmitters, but also stimulate each other to contract and produce peristalsis. 

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

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Restorative work that needs to be done is

charted in blue. not charted at all. charted in red. charted in green.

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

1. Standard Precautions are used in hospitals for the care of all patients. They are an important measure for preventing the transmission of disease in the hospital setting. 2. Protective equipment is not required for a Category III task, but you may have to perform aseptic hand washing before and after the procedure. 3. Employees must pay for their own protective equipment. 4. The risk of infection can be decreased by reducing the susceptibility of the host to infection through immunization. 5. Whether or not you administer vaccines, you must explain the need for immunization to patients and describe the side effects, if any, that they may experience.

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