While evaluating a patient with chest pain, your partner tells you that the patient's blood pressure is 140/94 mm Hg. The lower number represents the pressure from the:
A. ventricles contracting.
B. atria relaxing.
C. atria contracting.
D. ventricles relaxing.
Answer: D. ventricles relaxing.
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Which group of muscles works synergistically to flex and adduct the arm?
a. The posterior deltoid, subscapularis, and pectoralis minor b. The anterior deltoid, coracobrachialis, and pectoralis major c. The middle deltoid, subclavius, and pectoralis major d. The anterior deltoid, coracobrachialis, and pectoralis minor
The patient presents to a new clinic for a first visit to be seen for a respiratory complaint. The physician orders a chest X-ray and independently reviews the radiology film and, diagnosis the patient with bronchitis and prescribes antibiotics. What is the overall level of medical decision making?
A. Straightforward B. Low C. Moderate D. High
The Clinical Examination Form can be located on page 5 of the multi-page chart
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The last rib is attached to the ____ vertebra
a. eleventh b. tenth c. twelfth d. ninth