You should be MOST suspicious that a patient has experienced a significant head injury if his or her pulse is:

A. weak.
B. irregular.
C. slow.
D. rapid.


Answer: C. slow.

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A) Pressing the muscles, stretching, and cracking the joints B) Gently stroking with scented oils C) Pressing and kneading the shoulders while in the bath D) Massaging the muscles using soapy water

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The carpopedal spasms that occur due to hyperventilation syndrome are a result of a relative ________, secondary to ________

A) hypocalcemia, decrease in unbound calcium B) hypercalcemia, respiratory alkalosis C) hypocalcemia, increase in bound calcium D) hyponatremia, respiratory alkalosis

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Septicemia (also called sepsis or blood poisoning) is a condition in which a pathogen is present in the cardiovascular (circulatory system)

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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How many common health behavior theories does the PER worksheet encompass??

A) 8 B) 6 C) 4 D) 2

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