What is the secondary vital function of the larynx?

a. Gag reflex c. Valsalva's maneuver
b. Babinski reflex d. Moro maneuver


c. Valsalva's maneuver

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A. Low B. High C. Moderate D. Extreme

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Asthma is?

A) ?caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. B) ?a collapsed lung. C) ?a nosebleed. D) ?caused by smooth muscle spasms in the bronchi

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For an AP-PA chest projection (right lateral position), the

1. shoulders and the posterior ribs are positioned perpendicular to the cart. 2. humeri are positioned at a 90-degree angle with the IR. 3. midcoronal plane is aligned perpendicular to the IR. 4. patient is elevated on a radiolucent sponge or cardiac board. a. 1 and 4 only b. 2 and 3 only c. 1, 2, and 4 only d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

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Which one of these statements is true?

a. The thickest portion of the wedge filter is placed over the densest part of the patient. b. The thickest portion of the wedge filter is placed over the less dense part of the patient. c. The thinnest portion of the wedge filter is placed over the less dense part of the patient. d. A Thoraeus filter is recommended for radiography of very thick body parts..

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