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bobbie

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A young male patient has been stabbed in the right lateral chest. Regarding the respiratory system, which of the following represents the greatest danger to his well-being?
 
  A) Loss of serous fluid from membranes in the chest
  B) Fracture of the rib and predisposition to a pulmonary infection
  C) Loss of oxygen from the lungs through the stab wound
  D) Collection of air between the pleural and visceral membranes

Question 2

Which of the following is defined as an area of the body surface that is innervated by a single spinal nerve?
 
  A) Malar B) Spinous process C) Transverse process D) Dermatome


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momo1250

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

D


bobbie

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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