Murphy's sign is:
A) bruising around the umbilicus.
B) pain produced by pressing under the right costal margin in the presence of an inflamed gallbladder.
C) pain produced by pushing 1 to 2 inches above the iliac crest on a line to the umbilicus.
D) petechial hemorrhage of the abdominal wall.
B
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You have been called for a male patient who began complaining of chest discomfort while receiving hemodialysis. Assessment shows no threats to the airway, breathing, or circulation. His vital signs and blood sugar are normal. Which question should you ask first?
A) "Was the dialysis session completed?" B) "How were you feeling prior to the dialysis session?" C) "How many sessions does he have each week?" D) "When did you eat or drink last?"
________—Membrane that lines the eyelids
Fill in the blank with correct word.
A throat culture provides the following results:
Moderate growth of alpha-hemolytic, catalase-negative, optochin-susceptible, gram-positive diplococci Heavy growth of alpha-hemolytic, catalase-negative, optochin-resistant, gram-positive cocci Heavy growth of gamma-hemolytic, oxidase-positive, glucose- and maltose-positive, gram diplococci You would report A) heavy growth of Streptococcus pneumoniae and heavy growth of normal upper respiratory flora. B) heavy growth of Neisseria meningitidis and heavy growth of normal upper respiratory flora. C) heavy growth of normal upper respiratory flora. D) moderate growth of Streptococcus pneumoniae and heavy growth of normal upper respiratory flora.
The method(s) most successful at removing plaque from interproximal surfaces of teeth is/are ______________
1 . vigorous rinsing with mouthwashes 2 . using an irrigating device 3 . brushing with a fluoridated toothpaste 4 . chewing gum 5 . flossing a. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 b. 2 only c. 5 only d. 2 and 5