Why might the xiphoid process be missing from the sternum in a set of human remains? a. The remains are from an adult younger than 40 years of age, and the hyaline cartilage does not preserve as well as bone. b. Because the xiphoid process shrinks with age Because the xiphoid process is small and does not articulate with any other bones c. Because the xiphoid process may be broken off if the individual had been given CPR

The 14th amendment to the u. s. constitution states that no state shall make or enforce any shall) deny any person with ts jurisdiction a. freedom to practice his/her religion b. access to the printed word c. the equal protection of the laws d. trial by jury

Which of the following is an example of airborne transmission? a. sneezing by an infected person not covering his mouth b. acquiring a disease from an insect bite c. fomites, such as hospital bedding and linen d. inanimate objects, such as medical equipment and supplies

The nurse in a gynecology clinic is completing preoperative teaching for a patient scheduled for an abdominal hysterectomy next week. the patient states that she is currently taking 325 mg of aspirin daily for chronic joint pain, along with multivitamin. the patient has type 2 diabetes; she closely monitors her blood glucose levels. currently she is taking an oral hypoglycemic agent. the nurse advises her to ask the anesthesiologist whether she should take this medication the morning of surgery. q1. the nurse instructs the patient to stop taking the aspirin. what is the rationale for this action. q2. why is it important to assess the patient of use of herbal products prior to surgery. q3. the patient asks how surgery could affect her blood glucose; how should the nurse respond?