____________________, involves a bony defect of the spinal cord where the meninges protrude through an opening in the spinal column, typically proximal to the sacrum.

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


Meningeal cyst

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While transporting a patient with schizophrenia, he suddenly screams, "Do you see that snake? It is right next to you! Kill it!" How should you respond to this patient?

A) "Where do you see the snake? Can you describe its color? Do you see more than one?" B) "There is not a snake in the ambulance. They could not live in here because there is no food." C) "I do not see a snake; I see a stethoscope. I do not doubt that you believe you see a snake, though." D) "What do you mean a snake? This is a new ambulance. I hope that it did not come with a snake!"

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Which of the following is NOT one of the three methods of venipuncture?

A. Vacuum tube method B. Caterpillar method C. Syringe and needle method D. Butterfly method

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Magnesium sulfate can be administered intramuscularly, but it is painful and its uptake can be erratic.

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

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The bacteria that cause tonsillitis are ________

A) Streptococcus B) Staphylococcus C) E. coli D) Histoplasmosis

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