One sign of _________ is asterixis, a condition in which the patient's hands involuntary "flap" when he holds his hands up with the wrists flexed, such as signaling someone to stop
A) esophageal varices
B) cirrhosis
C) cholecystitis
D) hepatic encephalopathy
Answer: D
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1. Iron 2. Glass 3. Plastic 4. Margarine a. 1 c. 2 and 4 b. 1 and 3 d. 2, 3, and 4
To test a patient's capillary refill, the AEMT will:
A) apply gentle pressure to the radial pulse and watch color changes to the hand. B) apply pressure and then release that pressure from the arm. C) examine the inside lining of one or both eyelids. D) firmly compress and then release pressure on the nail bed.
Which of the following is the most common radiographic finding that suggests the presence of epiglottitis?
a. Thumb sign b. Flail chest c. Sail sign d. Steeple sign
In Table 2W1, a character value of P for the body region represents upper leg, left
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false