What are the three major structures of respiration?
The three major structures of respiration are:
1. Bony thorax, which contains the vertebrae, vertebral column, ribs, pectoral girdle, sternum, and pelvic girdle.
2. Visceral thorax, which contains the respiratory passageway, lungs, and the mediastinum.
3. Muscles of respiration, which contain the diaphragm, accessory muscles of inspiration, accessory muscles of expiration, and muscles of postural control.
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A) The cervical collar is applied after the torso has been secured to the device. B) The head is secured to the device after the torso has been secured. C) The head is secured to the device immediately after the cervical collar is placed. D) The head is secured first followed by the torso and legs.
A disease-producing organism is known as a:
a. pathogen b. bacteria c. fungi d. normal flora
Pediatric patients are patients who range in age from:
A) 1 year to 8 years B) birth to 12 years C) birth to 18 years D) 1 year to 15 years
Positive pressure evacuation of smoke is successful for distances of up to ____ feet.
A. 100 B. 500 C. 700 D. 1,000