Which two arteries may be used to check for circulation in the legs?


femoral (groin) and popliteal (behind the knee)

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For a seaweed, other algae, or sea mud mask, list four physiological effects, four indications, and four contraindications

What will be an ideal response?

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A blood pressure cuff should be the proper size. The recommended bladder length is ____ percent of the patient's arm circumference, and the ideal width is at least ____ percent

A) 20 / 80 B) 50 / 50 C) 80 / 20 D) Both should be any size that feels comfortable for the patient.

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You are evaluating a 45-year-old male client who smokes a pack of cigarettes every day. He states that he has no interest in quitting smoking

He has tried to quit in the past, but he is not currently concerned about the health consequences of smoking. He tells you that he has not even considered quitting smoking for several years. Ac-cording to the transtheoretical model of health promotion, his statement is most consistent with which of the following stages? A. Precontemplation B. Contemplation C. Preparation stage D. Termination

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_____ cells create impulses that determine the heart rate

a. Pacemaker b. Conductive c. Working d. Contractile

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