The dorsal and ventral roots from each segment of the spinal cord leave the vertebral column between adjacent vertebrae at the intervertebral foramen
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
TRUE
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Drugs can be _________ through the skin and be absorbed in the body's system, which can lead to sickness or even death
a. ingested b. inhaled c. absorbed d. adsorbed
Spinal cord injuries cause:
a. Sensory loss b. Loss of emotional responses c. Amnesia d. Loss of executive functions
You arrive on the scene of a motor vehicle collision. Walking toward you is the unrestrained driver of the vehicle that sustained moderate front-end damage. The patient complains of some back pain, but is walking around after the crash and does not appear to be suffering from any neurologic deficits. Although he answers your questions appropriately, he keeps asking you, "What happened?" What is your initial action in caring for this patient?
A) Perform the primary assessment B) Obtain the patient's vital signs C) Look for injuries to the patient's head D) Initiate spine motion restriction precautions
When interacting with patients of other cultures or ethnic groups, ________.
A. insist that they accept your point of view B. never make value judgments C. assume that they have the same attitude toward healthcare as you do D. avoid involving family members E. never try to speak their language