The left ventricle has the thickest walls because it: a. pumps blood into the aorta and systemic circulation. b. uses less oxygen than other chambers of the heart. c. pumps blood to the lungs to be reoxygenated. d. receives blood directly from the systemic circulation.

If these are the missing choices: a. to determine skin temperature, place the back of your hand against the patient's skin.b. determine body temperature by touching the patient's hands and feet.c. skin temperature will tell you very little about this patient's condition or well-being.d. the patient's skin temperature and color will likely be warm and red.my answer is: a. to determine skin temperature, place the back of your hand against the patient's skin. using the back of the hand to check for temperature rather than the palm is more effective because the back of the hand has more nerves that can feel and transmit the temperature than the palm.