An ischemic stroke is caused by:
A. a ruptured blood vessel.
B. spasming vessels.
C. a clot blocking blood flow.
D. abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
C
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A) Tachycardic B) Bradycardic C) Normocardic D) Dyscardic
What change can be expected in alveolar dead space ventilation throughout adult life?
A. It increases1mL/year B. It increases 10 mL/year C. It decreases 2 mL/year D. It increases 0.1 L/year
____, written declarations of patient intent during specific circumstances, are designed to provide guidance when a patient is threatened with an existence in a persistent vegetative state or afflicted with a terminal illness.
A. Written directives B. Staged directives C. Advanced directives D. Advanced commands
Which of the following structures allows for communication between the right and left sides of the brain?
a. Pons b. Medulla oblongata c. Corpus callosum d. Deincephalon