The _________________are sensory nerve endings that register extreme changes in temperature or pressure as pain

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


nociceptor

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A) active B) genetic C) passed D) passive

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What procedure is performed to suture a divided nerve?

a. Neurolysis b. Neurectomy c. Neurexeresis d. Neurorrhaphy

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You and your partner are attempting to resuscitate a middle-aged female in cardiac arrest. Because of the remote location you are in, you are unable to contact medical control. What should you do?

A. Make continuous attempts to contact medical control. B. Perform CPR only and initiate immediate transport. C. Ask the husband if he wants to continue resuscitation. D. Follow locally established protocols or standing orders.

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Who coined the term health maintenance organization (HMO) to describe prepaid group practices?

A. William Mulholland B. Harrison Gray Otis C. Dr. Paul Elwood D. Dr. Sidney Garfield

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