The ________ pulse is taken over the apex (the lower left corner) of the heart, where the strongest heart sounds can be heard.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
apical
The apical pulse is taken over the apex of the heart, where the strongest heart sounds can be heard.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
You have been called to a New Year's Eve party for a male patient who was stabbed in the anterior chest. According to partygoers, the patient went outside with another male and was stabbed. Fifteen minutes later, he was found in the snow, and 911 was called. When assessing this patient, which finding would you consider to be the most serious and warranting immediate attention?
A) Complaint of a worsening headache B) Capillary refill of 3 seconds C) Decreased breath sounds to the left lung D) Pain and bruising to the left thigh
DIC can arise from systemwide infection known as _____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Preparedness in a given area should involve decisions and planning about:
A) major disasters, such as tornadoes and earthquakes. B) the most likely disasters for the area, among other disasters. C) international terrorist attacks and catastrophic natural disasters. D) the most common disasters encountered throughout the world.