A Mallory-Weiss tear is a disorder of the:

A) rectum.
B) esophagus.
C) liver.
D) stomach.


Answer: B

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A. administer oxygen, with her permission. B. begin CPR while you wait for the ambulance. C. then to a prone position on the stretcher. D. start an IV line and administer fluids.

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The elbow is ________ to the fingers. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Where is the central ray directed for the AP oblique of the foot?

base of the 2nd metatarsal base of the 3rd metatarsal navicular 1st cuneiform

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What areas of the body are assessed in a detailed physical examination?

a. Abdomen and pelvis only b. Head and chest only c. The entire body d. The extremities only

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