The ________ tracts of the spinal cord carry motor information down from the brain to muscles and glands.

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descending

The descending tracts of the spinal cord carry motor information down from the brain to muscles and glands.

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In assessing and treating pediatric patients, it is important to keep in mind that they are NOT simply _______________________________ _______________________________

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Which of the following about the use of prehospital fluid resuscitation in the patient with a traumatic brain injury is TRUE?

A) Administer fluids aggressively regardless of the patient's blood pressure. B) Do not administer fluids unless the patient's blood pressure drops below 60 mmHg, because the administration of fluids leads to increased cerebral edema. C) Administer fluids as needed to maintain a systolic blood pressure above 90 mmHg. D) The use of hypertonic fluids is indicated to maintain vascular volume while reducing tissue edema.

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A complete and accurate dental chart is an integral component of the patient's clinical record

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