In which procedure are the esophagus, carotid artery, and trachea retracted medially for access to the area of pathology?
a. anterior cervical diskectomy and fusion
b. fronto-temporal craniotomy for aneurysm
c. placement of ventriculo-atrial shunt
d. rhizotomy for intractable trigeminal neuralgia
a
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Which of the following is the most abundant plasma protein and the one responsible for the osmotic pressure of plasma?
A) Immunoglobulin B) Fibrinogen C) Albumin D) Globulin
The therapist is treating a 12-year-old boy who is experiencing an asthmatic attack. The therapist notices that the child's systolic pressure decreases about 15 mm Hg, and the pulse weakens during inspiration. Which of the following cardiovascular effects would the therapist expect to see after the patient is given heliox to breath via a non-rebreather mask?
A. No change would be expected. B. The systolic pressure should decrease no more than 10 mm Hg, and the pulse should become stronger and increase during each inspiration. C. The systolic pressure should decrease to more than 20 mm Hg, and the pulse should decrease during each inspiration. D. The systolic pressure and the pulse should fluctuate during each inspiration.