The ________ of the heart is commonly referred to as the pacemaker.
A. The bundle of Purkinje fibers
B. The sinoatrial node
C. The atrioventricular bundle
D. The atrioventricular node
Answer: B
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a. While listening with the bell of the stethoscope, the patient is asked to take a deep breath and hold it. b. While auscultating one side with the bell of the stethoscope, the carotid artery is palpated on the other side to check pulsations. c. While lightly applying the bell of the stethoscope over the carotid artery and listening, the patient is asked to take a breath, exhale, and briefly hold it. d. While firmly placing the bell of the stethoscope over the carotid artery and listening, the patient is asked to take a breath, exhale, and briefly hold it.
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A. Following rules. B. Getting along with others. C. Hoarding their medications. D. Participating in care plan meetings.
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A. Chlordiazepoxide B. Disulfiram C. Chlorpromazine D. Naloxone hydrochloride
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