The unusually rapid, strong, or irregular pulsations of the heart that the patient describes as pounding are ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


palpitations

A patient with tachycardia may report having palpitations, which are unusually rapid, strong, or irregular pulsations of the heart.

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A. 12 C. 1 B. 5 D. 7

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For high-security shipments the driver is armed as are the personnel in the escort vehicle.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Blood ________ is determined by the presence or absence of type A antigen and type B antigen, located on the surface of red blood cells.

A. count B. type C. pressure D. color

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Which of the following prevents the bending or pinching of the umbilical cord that may stop blood flow to the infant?

A) arteries B) Wharton's jellyC) veins D) amnion

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