The first seven pairs of ribs, or true ribs, are attached directly to the sternum through pieces of cartilage called ________ cartilage.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
costal
The true ribs attach directly to the sternum through costal cartilage.
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A) Administer aspirin, monitor the patient, and transport B) Turn down the oxygen to 2 lpm, monitor, and transport C) Administer the patient's MDI and transport her to the hospital D) Assist the patient is trying her husband's nitroglycerin
All of the following are true about "evidence-based decision" support except:
What will be an ideal response?
Any injury to yourself or others must be reported before the end of the workday
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Mad cow disease is also known as:
A. avian influenza B. bovine spongiform encephalopathy C. SARS D. Ebola