Which of the following best describes the function of cancellous bone of the medullary canal?
A) It produces erythrocytes.
B) It acts as a growth plate in long bones.
C) Its dense, compact structure is well adapted to weight bearing.
D) It contains yellow bone marrow.
A
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Which of these statements is false?
A) A child's smaller size places radiation-sensitive tissues closer to the path of radiation. B) A thyroid collar should be placed on all child patients. C) ALARA protocols that apply to adults do not apply to children. D) Radiographs on children require less radiation exposure than adults.
What initial inspiratory time range would you suggest for a term newborn infant being placed on time-cycled, pressure-limited ventilation?
a. 0.20 to 0.40 sec b. 0.30 to 0.50 sec c. 0.50 to 0.70 sec d. 0.70 to 1.00 sec
The definitive method of localization relies on the SLOB rule
Indicate whether the statement is true or false