Swelling of an injured part is reduced by elevating the body part above the level of the heart.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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forward. What position is this patient in? A) supine B) anatomical C) Fowler's D) prone
Which of the following best describes the responsibility of diagnostic technicians?
A) Clean and sterilize medical equipment B) Capture radiographic images C) Explain treatment options to patients D) Counsel patients E) Treat breathing disorders
The most posterior opening in the diaphragm is theA) caval hiatus
B) esophageal hiatus. C) aortic hiatus. D) None of the above
Your neighbor tells you that he is concerned about his 70-year-old wife. She is at home recovering from a heart attack that occurred about 3 weeks ago. He explains that over the last few days her ankles and lower legs have been gradually swelling and are painful to touch. Today she seems to be a little short of breath. You recommend that your neighbor seek immediate medical attention because
these findings are suggestive of: a. congestive heart failure. b. tension pneumothorax. c. an acute myocardial infarction. d. pericarditis.