« previous next »

Author Question: A hollow tube that is surgically placed in a ventricle of the brain extending to the abdomen is ... (Read 141 times)

sjones

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 520
on: Jul 2, 2018
A hollow tube that is surgically placed in a ventricle of the brain extending to the abdomen is called a(n):
 
  A) ostomy tube.
  B) intraventricular shunt.
  C) central venous catheter.
  D) tracheostomy tube.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT one of the problems commonly encountered by a patient who is paralyzed?
 
  A) Respiratory infections
  B) Urinary tract infections
  C) Blocked intraventricular shunts
  D) Decubitus ulcers


Brummell1998

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 324
Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

HIV testing reach is still limited. An estimated 40% of people with HIV (more than 14 million) remain undiagnosed and do not know their infection status.

Did you know?

Always store hazardous household chemicals in their original containers out of reach of children. These include bleach, paint, strippers and products containing turpentine, garden chemicals, oven cleaners, fondue fuels, nail polish, and nail polish remover.

Did you know?

Allergies play a major part in the health of children. The most prevalent childhood allergies are milk, egg, soy, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, and seafood.

Did you know?

The first oral chemotherapy drug for colon cancer was approved by FDA in 2001.

Did you know?

Giardia is one of the most common intestinal parasites worldwide, and infects up to 20% of the world population, mostly in poorer countries with inadequate sanitation. Infections are most common in children, though chronic Giardia is more common in adults.

Cross-section of brain showing cerebrovascular accident. Cross-section of brain showing cerebrovascular accident.
Brain Slices and Planes Brain Slices and Planes
Basic anatomy of the brain. Basic anatomy of the brain.
Functional brain imaging is the major method of cognitive neuroscience. This image—taken from the ... Functional brain imaging is the major method of cognitive neuroscience. This image—taken from the ...
(c) A photograph of a hemagglutination reaction. In the tube labeled 0, there is no agglutination, ... (c) A photograph of a hemagglutination reaction. In the tube labeled 0, there is no agglutination, ...
The central nervous system is composed of the brain and the spinal cord The central nervous system is composed of the brain and the spinal cord
Video: Spermatogenesis Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library