The ____ is a part of the brain stem and regulates breathing. 

A. cerebrum
B. brain stem
C. cerebellum
D. pons


D. pons

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Which of these is the most delicate layer of the meninges, which sits directly on top of the brain and spinal cord and holds blood vessels onto the surface of these structures? 

A. subarachnoid B. dura mater C. pia mater D. arachnoid mater

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A pharmacy technician has a 70% solution of dextrose in stock. How many grams of dextrose are in 400 mL of this solution?

140 grams 280 grams 420 grams 560 grams

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All Blue Cross/Blue Shield plans are identical regardless of which state they are in.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The right SC joint is visible away from the vertebral column, whereas the left SC joint is super-imposing the vertebral column on a mobile AP chest projection. How should the positioning set-up be adjusted to obtain an optimal image?

a. Adjust the central ray angulation toward the left side of the patient. b. Rotate the patient toward the right side. c. Adjust the central ray angulation caudally. d. Adjust the central ray angle toward the right side of the patient.

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