After selecting the appropriate site for taking a blood pressure, the cuff is inflated. The stethoscope is placed over the ____ artery, and the air is released slowly, 2 mm Hg per second.

A. radial
B. ulnar
C. brachial
D. subclavian


Answer: C

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a. 61105 b. 61107 c. 61108 d. 61154

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What path is taken for the middle fossa approach to an ear procedure?

A) through incision and into the skull. B) through incision and behind the ear. C) through incision with removal of the bony labyrinth. D) through incision and partial removal of the bone above the ear.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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