EMERGENCY CARE 14TH EDITION
WORKBOOK CH 7 – QUESTIONS AND
100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2024
The study of how disease processes affect function of the body is called:
A. anatomy
B. physiology
C. pathophysiology
D. kinetics - ANSWER pathophysiology
K
The cell structure that contains the DNA is called the:
A. endoplasmic reticulum
B. nucleus
C. mitochondria
D. Golgi Apparatus - ANSWER nucleus
K
Water management by the cells of the body is important because:
A. it influences the concentrations of electrolytes
B. too much water interrupts basic cellular function
C. to much water causes cells to dehydrate and die
D. all of these are true - ANSWER all of these are true
K
When the legs are crushed under a slab of concrete, the blood supply is diminished top the cells in the
legs. This condition may result in:
A. carbon monoxide being produced
, B. lactic acid being produced
C. aerobic metabolism
D. all of these - ANSWER lactic acid being produced
K
Movement of air into and out of the chest requires:
A. a patent airway
B. an alert mental status
C. a large tidal volume to overcome the dead space
D. all of these - ANSWER a patent airway
K
You are assessing the ventilations of a 35-year-old female who appears to be having an asthma attack.
The best assessment of the amount of air that gets into and out of the lungs each minute is the:
A. end-tidal CO2
B. tidal volume
C. minute volume
D. SPO2 - ANSWER minute volume
K
An example of a patient whose minute volume is likely to have diminished considerable would be:
A. a 35-year-old female experiencing an asthma attack
B. a 22-year-old male who has overdosed on a narcotic
C. a 16-year-old who just broke multiple ribs
D. all of these - ANSWER all of these
K
The respiratory control center of the brain is the:
A. medulla oblongata
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller brainscape. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $5.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.