Patients with a large oral cavity and a high palatal vault do not have a gag reflex
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False. All patients have a gag reflex. Gagging is caused by an involuntary reflex, a protective mechanism that attempts to free the airway of physical or perceived obstruction.
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Which occupancy is only defined by the ICC®?
A. Storage B. Hazardous storage C. Combustible storage D. Utility/miscellaneous
The testicles are found in a pouch-like structure called the ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
What type of epithelium lines the anterior third of the nasal cavity?
A. cuboidal B. pseudostratified ciliated columnar C. stratified squamous D. pseudostratified ciliated squamous
The last step in performing manual capillary puncture is to ________.
A. remove the gloves B. perform hand hygiene C. apply a bandage over clean gauze at the puncture site D. record the procedure in the patient's medical record