When the blood supply to the brain is impaired, a person may suffer a stroke or ________ (CVA). 

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


cerebrovascular accident
A stroke or cerebrovascular accident (CVA) occurs when the blood supply to the brain is impaired.

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a. Athletes b. Musicians c. Infants d. Injury relief

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Which of the following BEST explains why positive pressure ventilation is the correct management step for a patient with flail segment?

A) The positive pressure limits any movement of the thorax, thus allowing only the unaffected side to be ventilated. B) The positive pressure accentuates movement of the thorax inward, reducing the movement of the fracture site and moving the flail segment with the chest. C) The positive pressure permanently inflates the flail segment in order to maximize oxygenation. D) The positive pressure displaces the thorax outward, reducing the movement of the fracture site and moving the flail segment with the chest.

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Primary care physicians see patients for preventive care

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Examples of anatomic landmarks that appear radiopaque include foramina, canals, and sutures

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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