As the bronchus divides into smaller bronchioles, the terminal ends of these smaller passages form the:
A. bronchi.
B. alveoli.
C. pleura.
D. capillaries.
Answer: B. alveoli.
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a. cessation of sweating. b. loss of coordination. c. drowsiness and convulsions. d. night sweats.
A diabetic patient presents as alert but irritable and confused. His airway is patent with an intact gag reflex and breathing is adequate. You do not have a glucometer available and are not sure if his blood sugar is high or low. In this situation, which one of the following should be your next best action?
A) Insert a nasal airway. B) Administer oral glucose. C) Have the family members administer his insulin. D) Provide emergency transport.
The ideal position for patients before you transfer them to a long spine board for immobilization is:
a. on one side in a neutral anatomic position, with the back straight, the eyes facing forward, and the extremities straight with the palms against the sides of the thighs. b. prone in a neutral anatomic position, with the back straight, the eyes facing forward, and the extremities straight with the palms against the sides of the thighs. c. on one side in a neutral anatomic position, with the back straight, the eyes facing forward, the lower arm extended above the head, and the upper arm at the side with the palm against the thigh. d. supine, in a neutral anatomic position, with the back straight, the eyes facing forward, and the extremities straight with the palms against the thighs.
Which type of bone is the patella (kneecap)?
A. Long B. Short C. Flat D. Irregular E. Sesamoid