The oily substance called _______________ is secreted onto hairs to keep them soft and pliable and is eventually deposited onto skin to keep it soft as well. 

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


sebum

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Which of the following patient factors increases the criticality of the patient's burn injuries?

A) Taking antidepressants B) Male gender C) Prior history of burns D) Being in the geriatric age group

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Three conditions that benefit from geothermal therapy are ________, ________, and ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The ________ tracts of the spinal cord carry motor information down from the brain to muscles and glands. 

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

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All of the following statements are TRUE with regard to cuff inflation techniques EXCEPT

A. minimal leak/minimal occlusion volume techniques negate the need for cuff pressure monitoring. B. minimal leak technique allows a small leak at the end of inspiration. C. at minimal occlusion volume, air leakage around the tube cuff should cease. D. cuff pressure should not exceed 35 cmH2O in order to allow circulation to tracheal mucosa.

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