What is the name of the serous membrane that covers the lungs?

What will be an ideal response?


This is called the pleura.

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You are treating a 48-year-old man who has fallen off a ladder. He is complaining of pain to his right elbow and right ankle. His vital signs are: blood pressure 110/74, pulse 48, respirations 18 bpm, blood sugar 88 mg/dL. How should you manage his bradycardia?

A) Provide aspirin and IV fluid bolus for cardiac compromise. B) He is asymptomatic therefore supportive treatment is indicated. C) Request ALS intercept to administer cardiac medications. D) Apply transcutaneous pacing pads and begin pacing the patient.

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The heart sends returned blood to the lungs, where oxygen is exhaled and carbon dioxide is inhaled.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Which type of wound results from skin being torn from the body?

a. avulsion b. abrasion c. puncture d. laceration

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The use of special drugs to kill cancer is known as ________

Fill in the blank with correct word.

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