How are the muscles of the body arranged, and how does this arrangement affect their function?
What will be an ideal response?
A complete response should include these concepts:
• Muscles are arranged in layers.
• Layers are in crossing or reinforcing patterns.
• Some muscles are prime movers.
• Some muscle layers reinforce the action of other muscles.
• Some layers support and stabilize the others.
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Your partner is having a difficult time determining normal and abnormal blood pressures for a child. Which of these statements will help him most?
A) "Since pediatric emergencies are less common than adult emergencies, it is best to call medical direction and ask what is normal." B) "Any systolic blood pressure of less than 100 mmHg in a child is an emergency." C) "A minimally acceptable systolic pressure can be estimated by doubling the child's age and adding it to 70." D) "It is helpful to ask the parent or caregiver what is normal for the child and compare your reading to that."
Why do you think the level of decision making is important to determining the E&M code? Do you think it is more complicated to work with a patient who presents with multiple healthcare issues? Why or why not?
What will be an ideal response?
What percentage of an adult's body weight is water?
When muscles contract, they produce ________, which helps the body maintain a normal temperature.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).