Which of the following is an example of practical knowledge? Assume all are true
a. The tricuspid valve is located between the right atrium and ventricle of the heart.
b. The pancreas does not produce enough insulin in type 1 diabetes.
c. When assessing the abdomen, you should auscultate before palpating.
d. Research shows pain medication given intravenously acts faster than medication given by other routes.
C
Practical knowledge is knowing what to do and how to do it, such as how to make an assessment. The others are examples of theoretical knowledge, anatomy (tricuspid valve), facts (type 1 diabetes), and research (intravenous pain medication).
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