The eustachian tube is a passage between the middle ear and the nasopharynx. What is the function of the eustachian tube?
A) Helps to regulate pressure in the middle ear
B) Protects the middle ear
C) Allows for drainage of fluid from the middle ear
D) Maintains fluid in the middle ear
A
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A) Chronic pain B) Cutaneous pain C) Referred pain D) Somatic pain
Sex education for school-aged children should be:
a. Completed in elementary school b. Reflective of the nurse's personal values c. Highly technical d. Carried out at their level of understanding
Which piece of legislation increased problems for some disabled persons?
a. Balanced Budget Act b. Community Living Legislation c. Family and Medical Leave Act d. Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act
When performing range-of-motion exercises, you should ____________________ the extremity above and below the joint.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).