What is the term for ventilation of alveoli without perfusion?
a. silent units c. anatomical deadspace
b. shunt d. alveolar deadspace
d. alveolar deadspace
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A) considering oxygen and transport with him positioned on his left side. B) securing the patient tightly to the stretcher to prevent injury should he seize again. C) inserting an oral airway and starting positive pressure ventilation with supplemental oxygen. D) considering supplemental oxygen and immobilizing with a cervical collar and long board.
The cranial nerve that innervates muscles of the throat, neck, and voice box is the
A. hypoglossal nerve. B. accessory nerve. C. vagus nerve. D. glossopharyngeal nerve.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The chronic stage of gout, characterized by crystalline deposits in cartilage, synovial membranes, and soft tissue, is called:
a. monoarticular arthritis. b. tophaceous gout. c. asymptomatic hyperuricemia. d. complicated gout.