The Patient Is Said to Have a "Trach" When

question 267

Multiple Choice

The patient is said to have a "trach" when:

• A) an incision is made into the trachea.
• B) the patient is on a ventilator.
• C) there is a permanent opening in the trachea.
• D) None of the above.

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Definitions:

Chromaffin

Cells located in the adrenal medulla that release adrenaline and noradrenaline in response to stress.

Mutations

Changes in the DNA sequence of an organism's genome, which can lead to variations in physical appearance, function, or behavior, potentially influencing the organism's ability to survive and reproduce.

Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA)

The molecular carrier of genetic information in almost all living organisms, consisting of two long chains of nucleotides twisted into a double helix.

Adenine

A purine nucleobase used in forming nucleotides of the DNA and RNA, and plays a vital role in energy transfer within cells.