Hair-like projections, called ________, trap dust, pollens, and other foreign matter and prevent it from entering the nasal cavity.

A. cells
B. follicles
C. cilia
D. projectiles


Answer: C

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When spinal cord compression occurs in the lumbar spine, it is called ____ syndrome.

A. degeneration of disks B. musculoskeletal pain C. musculocutaneous D. cauda equina

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When assessing a conscious patient with an MOI that suggests spinal injury, you should:

A. determine if the strength in all extremities is equal. B. rule out a spinal injury if the patient denies neck pain. C. defer spinal immobilization if the patient is ambulatory. D. ask the patient to move his or her head to assess for pain.

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Which of the following is an example of a dry heat treatment?

A. Paraffin bath B. Hot soak C. Hot compress D. Hot-water bottle E. Diathermy

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