The area where the trachea divides into the right and left mainstem bronchi is known as the

(A) pleura.
(B) xiphoid process.
(C) carina.
(D) sternal angle.


Answer: (C) carina.

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When providing fluid resuscitation to a hypothermic patient, the rate of infusion should be:

A) 150 to 200 mL/hour.
B) 500 to 600 mL/hour.
C) 100 to 125 mL/hour.
D) 250 to 275 mL/hour.

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Which statement inaccurately describes nerve fiber types?

A) Dental pulp has more A than C nerve fiber types. B) C fibers are more numerous in the peripheral nervous system. C) A delta fibers are lightly myelinated and are responsible for the sensation of sharp pain. D) C fibers are nonmyelinated and are responsible for the sensation of dull and aching pain.

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A person who pops the heels up and lands on the toes on each step is missing the __________ _________ (two words) subphase of gait. As a result, this person probably has short and tight ________________

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The tectum is located ventral to the cerebral aqueduct of the midbrain

a. True b. False

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