Which of the following prevents food from entering the airway during swallowing?

A. Epiglottis
B. Glottis
C. Alveoli
D. Pharynx
E. Pleura


Answer: A

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Which of the following is a radiation protection practice?

a. justification c. distance b. ALARA d. all of these

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When an attitude of ________ is proliferated throughout the organization, everyone benefits and patient care is improved

a. excellence b. non-compliance c. taking shortcuts d. individual directions

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Treatment of Morton's neuroma involves placing a teardrop shaped pad between the heads of the third and fourth metatarsals.

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

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