Which of the following defines the term "bruit"?
a. A murmur or other unusual sound identified in the heart, most commonly identified by listening with a stethoscope
b. Listening to the sounds produced in an organ or body cavity
c. One of two large arteries that carry blood from the chest to the head
d. Tapping to determine resonance in or around an organ or body cavity
A
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A mother has called 911 because her 6-year-old son told her he had chest pain. On scene, the mother informs you that her son suffers from a congenital heart defect called aortic coarctation. The boy admits to chest pain and appears distressed. His airway is patent, breathing adequate, and radial pulse present and regular. Vital signs are pulse 108, respirations 24, blood pressure 148/92, and SpO2
98%. Your next action would be to: A) give the patient one baby aspirin. B) try one nitroglycerin for pain relief. C) contact medical command for advisement. D) administer high-concentration oxygen.
Most of the organs of digestion are found in the ____ cavity.
A. pelvic B. abdominal C. thoracic D. dorsal E. spinal
The Model State Pharmacy Practice Act (MSPPA), which can provide a greater degree of uniformity between states in regards to the practice of pharmacy, was developed by the
A) Boards of Pharmacy B) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) C) National Associations of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) D) Department of Health and Human Services
Which of the following statements regarding nervous system control of the cardiovascular system is correct?
A. When stimulated, the parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for increasing the heart rate. B. Alpha-adrenergic receptors are located exclusively in the heart and are stimulated by epinephrine. C. Baroreceptors located throughout the body provide information to the brain regarding the blood pressure. D. The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems work together to perform the same function.