Spina bifida is MOST accurately defined as:

A. congenital inflammation of the spinal cord, usually in the neck.
B. a birth defect caused by incomplete closure of the spinal column.
C. a birth defect in which the child is born without spinal vertebrae.
D. chronic pressure on the brain caused by excess cerebrospinal fluid.


Ans: B. a birth defect caused by incomplete closure of the spinal column.

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An example of a pharmaceutical gas that may be inhaled is:

A) halothane B) nitroglycerin C) hydrogen D) estrogen

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Three sets of pressure, flow, and volume waveforms are depicted below from a patient who is receiving continuous mandatory ventilation. Identify the control variable, and which set of waveforms reflects a decreased lung compliance

A. control variable: pressure; decreased lung compliance: set C B. control variable: pressure; decreased lung compliance: set A C. control variable: volume; decreased lung compliance: set B D. control variable: volume; decreased lung compliance: set C

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The Security Officer is to keep record of

a. all computer hardware and software used within the facility when it comes in and when it goes out of the facility. b. just the addition of hardware and software within the facility to be sure they are compliant with the Security Rule. c. just the removal of hardware and software within the facility to be sure all data is removed. d. the net value of disposed equipment that the facility has removed from use.

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