Which of the following represents the problem-focused type of physical examination?

a. A limited examination of the affected body area or organ system
b. A limited examination of the affected body area or organ system and other symptomatic or related organ systems
c. An extended examination of the affected body areas or organ systems and other symptomatic or related body areas or organ systems
d. A general multisystem examination or complete examination of a single organ system and other symptomatic or related body areas or organ systems


a) a limited examination of the affected body area or organ system

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The hemoglobin and hematocrit on a newborn are 18.9 g/dL and 60%. How would you interpret these data?

a. Lower than expected on a newborn b. Higher than expected on a newborn c. Expected results on a newborn d. Erroneous results that should be rejected

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A TMJ decompression procedure is performed in which anatomical area?

a. anterior face b. anterior neck c. lateral jaw d. lateral sinus

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Prehypertension occurs when ____

A) the diastolic reading is below 80 mm Hg B) the diastolic reading is between 80 to 100 mm Hg C) the diastolic reading is between 80 to 89 mm Hg D) the diastolic reading is over 100 mm Hg

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Every report in the patient record must contain patient identification data

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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