Vital Centers for the Control of Heart Rate, Respiration, and Blood

question 31

Multiple Choice

Vital centers for the control of heart rate, respiration, and blood pressure are located in the_________ .

• A) medulla oblongata
• B) midbrain
• C) cerebrum
• D) pons

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Definitions:

FLACC Scale

A behavioral pain assessment tool used primarily for children, evaluating their pain levels based on five criteria: Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, and Consolability.

Preverbal Child

A child who is in the developmental stage before acquiring the ability to use or understand spoken language.

Consolability

The ability to soothe or comfort someone who is distressed, often used to assess emotional well-being.

Grimace

A facial expression often associated with pain, disgust, or disapproval.