Author Question: How are the thoracic and abdominal cavities separated? a. By the pleura b. By the diaphragm c. ... (Read 73 times)

urbanoutfitters · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

How are the thoracic and abdominal cavities separated?

a. By the pleura
b. By the diaphragm
c. By the sagittal plane
d. By the peritoneum

Question 2

What is the role of the hospice medical director?

a. To design and direct the plan of care
b. To evaluate the appropriateness of the care
c. To function as mediator between the team and the attending physician
d. To take the place of the patient's attending physician

ankilker · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The diaphragm (a muscle directly beneath the lungs) separates the ventral cavity into the thoracic (chest) and abdominal cavities.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The medical director is a mediator between the interdisciplinary team and the attending physician. The interdisciplinary team designs the plan of care. The primary team, along with the interdisciplinary team, evaluates the appropriateness of care. The medical director does not take the place of the attending physician, but instead acts as a consultant for the attending physician.