Describe how the layers of muscle and connective tissue respond to injury

What will be an ideal response?


A complete response should include these concepts:
• Fascia surrounding a torn muscle will form a relatively inflexible scar to repair and protect the site of injury.
• Muscles will "splint" or tighten to protect an area of injury by keeping it still.

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Which of the following values represents a normal serum lactate level?

a. 0.7 to 2.1 mEq/L b. 1.2 to 2.3 mEq/L c. 1.7 to 2.1 mEq/L d. 3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L

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Assume that a national assisted suicide policy was in place and it became acceptable for physicians to provide lethal dosages of medications for the purpose of ending a patient's life. Review your professional code of ethics and your organization's position on the matter and write an essay as to whether the legalization would require you as a health professional to participate

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Which of the following types of stroke would MOST likely present with a sudden, severe headache?

A) Ischemic B) Hemorrhagic C) Thrombotic D) Embolic

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Convert the improper fractions to mixed fractions or whole numbers. 19/3 =

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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