The pressure exerted on the walls of the arteries as the left ventricle contracts is called:

A) Systolic
B) Arterial
C) Diastolic
D) Osmotic


A) Systolic

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A 26-year-old was stabbed in his stomach, and a loop of bowel is pushing out from the wound. You should:

A) apply direct pressure over the affected organs. B) place bulky, dry, sterile dressings over the wound. C) apply moist, sterile dressings covered by an occlusive dressing. D) reposition the bowel back into the abdominal cavity.

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The Immunizations section of a well-child encounter note

A) does not indicate which dose of a vaccine should be administered during a particular encounter. B) permits the clinician to see which vaccines are recommended but not to order those vaccines without first opening a flow sheet. C) does not indicate which vaccines are required and which are optional during a particular encounter. D) makes specific vaccine recommendations based on CDC guidelines and dose schedule.

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Primary Care Physicians (PCPs) provide all medical care to their patients

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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__________ __________ drugs have the least potential for abuse

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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