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The following is a list of the steps that occur in the production of an auditory sensation. They may not be in the correct order.   The fluid wave distorts the hair cells in the cochlea. Movement of the tympanic membrane causes movement of the auditory ossicles. Displacement of the hair cells stimulates sensory neurons of the cranial nerve. Movement of the oval window creates waves in the fluid of the cochlea.   Which of the above steps occurs third?  

The structure attached to the oval window that transmits vibrations from the tympanic membrane to the inner ear is the      

Spinal reflexes share all of the following properties EXCEPT:  

Before an olfactory receptor can detect an odor, the odor molecule must first  

Chambers within the brain that contain cerebrospinal fluid are called  

A 46-year-old female patient is undergoing surgery and has been administered vecuronium as part of the anesthesia plan. The nurse is responsible for monitoring the patient during the procedure. Which of the following assessments is most critical for the nurse to perform while the patient is receiving vecuronium?

A 70-year-old female patient with a history of atrial fibrillation is being discharged from the hospital with a new prescription for Warfarin (Coumadin). The nurse is responsible for providing patient education before discharge. Which of the following points should the nurse include in the patient teaching about Warfarin (Coumadin)?

A 50-year-old male patient is scheduled for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy and will be receiving general anesthesia. The nurse is preparing the patient for surgery and will be monitoring him throughout the procedure. Which of the following is a priority nursing assessment during the administration of general anesthesia?

What structure changes the shape of the lens for far and near vision?  

Free nerve endings detect which stimulus/stimuli?