A(n) ____ is a mid-abdominal wall defect characterized by an abdominal organ, such as bowel and liver, which protrudes through a defect in the abdominal wall, and is covered by a membrane.

A. perineum torsion
B. omphalocele
C. leukocytopenia
D. cachexia prolapse


Answer: B

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A) The patient is in her nightgown and the air conditioning on "high." B) A portable commode is next to the bed. C) The patient is lying on her side with her knees drawn to her chest. D) The patient is wearing a nasal cannula attached to oxygen at 2 lpm.

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A) undulating, fibrillatory baseline between the irregular QRS complexes. B) abnormal P waves preceding the regular QRS complexes. C) a heart rate of 250—350. D) sawtooth waves between the QRS complexes.

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Red blood cells live for approximately ____. 

A. one month B. two months C. four months D. six months E. one year

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Within which tab would you expect to locate the finding "Examination of Scalp?"

a. Px b. Sx c. Rx d. Tx

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