The difference between apical and peripheral pulse rates that results from decreased cardiac output when the atria fail to contract is known as:
A) pulsus paradoxus.
B) pulse deficit.
C) pulsus alternans.
D) paroxysmal pulse pressure.
B
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a. Aortic stenosis b. Tricuspid regurgitation c. Aortic regurgitation d. Mitral regurgitation
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a. Objective findings. b. Therapist opinion. c. Therapeutic plan. d. Subjective findings.
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A. Federal regulations B. State regulations C. HIPAA D. All of these are correct
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)