Hyposecretio - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

DAANCE PRACTICE TEST EXAM 2023/2024 The "T" wave on an ECG tracing is evidence of what change in polarization? - CORRECT ANSWER-Repolarization of the ventricles What anatomical structure located at the top of the larynx closes the airway and prevents foreign bodies from entering the trachea? - CORRECT ANSWER-The epiglottis Which structure is most likely to cause obstruction of the airway when an anesthetized patient is lying in a supine position? - CORRECT ANSWER-The tongue What i...

What are the chemical messengers secreted into the blood stream that act on cells far away? Answer> hormones What are released by nerves to affect cells? Answer> neurotransmitters What type of glands secrete chemicals (hormones) into the blood? Answer> endocrine What are the cells that are acted on by hormones called? Answer> target organ cells What mechanism perform general functions of communication and control but a slower, longer-lasting type of control than that prov...

DIVE Biology Quarterly Exam 4...

1.Which action would be most appropriate when evaluating a client's neck for thyroid enlargement? A) Inspect changes in pigmentation in the neck. B) Perform repeated palpation of the thyroid gland. C) Palpate the thyroid gland gently. D) Examine the skin of the neck for excessive oiliness. Ans: C Feedback: The nurse should inspect the neck for thyroid enlargement and gently palpate the thyroid gland. Repeated palpation of the thyroid in case of thyroid hyperactivity can result in a su...