TRICARE replaced which government program?

You are caring for a 26-year-old woman with a probable wrist fracture. Before applying a splint you ask her to remove her large engagement ring. She hesitates and asks why she should do this. Which of the following responses would be an OEC Technician's best response?

a. "The metal in the ring will interfere with taking X-rays at the hospital." b. "You don't want to lose your ring when they are caring for you at the hospital." c. "You should remove the ring now because your fingers may become very swollen." d. "The diamond could get caught in the splint and ruin the ring."

The structures of different blood vessels are similar, but the functions are distinct. Which blood vessels serve as the major site of regulation of vascular permeability?

a. Arterioles b. Venules c. Capillaries d. Lumen