A: allows ventilation into the middle ear for children with chronic ear infections B:
allows excretion of waste from lower intestine C: allows infusion of medicine into
vein D: allows ventilation into esophagus during periods of obstruction
7. What is another name for the neoplastic disorder of the bone marrow in which
there is an overproduction of white blood cells?
Answer Key
1. B.The correct answer combines two of the four stages of labor and delivery.
2. C.Shortness of breath and perspiration during feeding can also indicate left-sided
heart failure.
3. B. The triad of cystic fibrosis is COPD, pancreatic enzyme deficiency, and a high
concentration of sweat electrolytes.
5. A.Tympanostomy tubes are used to promote drainage from the middle ear.
10. D.Breast cancer is by far the most common cancer among females.