What is the term for the fail-safe mechanism that allows a lower pacemaker to take over when a higher site fails?
A) Polarization
B) Irritability
C) AV conduction
D) Escape
Answer: D
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Explain why there is a higher risk of infection in patients diagnosed with acute myelomonocytic leukemia. What will be an ideal response?
The transverse plane ___________
a. divides the body into left and right halves b. divides the body into front and back sections c. divides the body into upper and lower sections d. none of the above
Steve suffered a grand mal seizure in the waiting room of a dental clinic. Now that the convulsions have ceased, he starts to regain consciousness and is confused about his surroundings. What phase of the seizure is Steve currently experiencing?
A. prodromal phase B. epileptic phase C. postictal phase D. tonic-clonic phase
Which of the following would you include when administering a vaginal suppository?
A. Assist the patient to assume the semi-Fowler's position B. Cleanse the perineum with alcohol. C. Avoid lubricating the suppository D. Insert the applicator 2 inches into the vagina and angled toward the sacrum E. Instruct the patient to drink 2 to 3 glasses of water before the procedure