A muscle that helps the prime mover by stabilizing a joint is called a(n) ________. 

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


synergist
A muscle that helps the prime mover by stabilizing a joint is called a synergist.

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While using the AED to treat a patient in cardiac arrest, your partner informs you that he can feel a carotid pulse. What should you do immediately?

A) Obtain a heart rate and blood pressure B) Reanalyze the patient's heart rhythm C) Insert an oropharyngeal airway and begin positive pressure ventilation D) Assess the patient's airway and breathing adequacy

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Capillary refill, a dependable sign of perfusion in newborns, may be best obtained on the newborn's forehead.

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

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Translate the following:

AP q2h in CCU

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Which of the following statements regarding interpersonal skills is best?

A) The radiographer should praise the patient for his or her assistance with the procedure. B) Acknowledge mistakes with an easygoing "Oops," indicating that it is not serious. C) It is natural to show frustration with a patient who is having difficulty managing the procedure. D) If a patient is feeling discomfort, tell him or her to hang on and be patient.

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