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kfurse

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The nurse is describing the slit-shaped space between the true vocal cords. What term should the nurse use?
 
  a. Glottis
  b. Epiglottis
  c. Larynx
  d. Carina

Question 2

A nurse recalls the pleural membranes are examples of _____ membranes.
 
  a. mucous
  b. serous
  c. synovial
  d. peritoneal



Jayson

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The slit-shaped space between the true vocal cords forms the glottis. The slit-shaped space be-tween the true vocal cords is not referred to as the epiglottis, the larynx, or the carina.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The pleural membranes are serous membranes. Mucous membranes are found in the mouth. Syn-ovial membranes are found in joints. Peritoneal membranes would be found in the bowel.



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