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Destiiny22

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on: Jun 25, 2018
To palpate the temporomandibular joint, the nurse's fingers should be placed in the depression __________ of the ear.
 
  a. Distal to the helix
  b. Proximal to the helix
  c. Anterior to the tragus
  d. Posterior to the tragus

Question 2

When reviewing the musculoskeletal system, the nurse recalls that hematopoiesis takes place in the:
 
  a. Liver.
  b. Spleen.
  c. Kidneys.
  d. Bone marrow.


jesse.fleming

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The temporomandibular joint can be felt in the depression anterior to the tragus of the ear. The other locations are not correct.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The musculoskeletal system functions to encase and protect the inner vital organs, to support the body, to produce red blood cells in the bone marrow (hematopoiesis), and to store minerals. The other options are not correct.


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