A partial reason why females tend to fall as the pregnancy progresses is:
a. alteration in center of gravity
b. relative hypovolemia causing syncope
c. an increased incidence of abruptio placenta
d. tachycardia that decreases cardiac output
A
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A) 14.13 B) 13.141 C) 13.414 D) 14.131
Which one of the pulses listed below is palpated in the groin area?
A) Carotid B) Inguinal C) Pedal D) Femoral
Why are infants with b-thalassemia major not ill until approximately 6 months of age?
a. Infants are protected by their high concentration of Hb F. b. Infants have less need for hemoglobin because of their small body size. c. Infants have less need for hemoglobin because of their smaller lung capacity. d. Infants have a high red count and thus higher hemoglobin from a higher than normal concentration of erythropoietin.
Allied health professionals who are primarily responsible for analyzing blood, urine, or other body fluids are called:
A) registered nurses. B) medical assistants. C) phlebotomists. D) clinical laboratory technicians. E) diagnostic technologists.