Which of the following sites for affixing electrodes to the chest would not obscure the transmission of an electrical signal?
a. Areas with significant chest hair
b. The fleshy part of the lower abdomen
c. Bony prominences such as the clavicle
d. Any area of skin that has blood or sweat on it
Answer: b
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You have responded to a residence for an injured child. The mother presents you with a two-year-old boy who is crying loudly. She says he fell off the family playground equipment and won't stop crying. You ask the boy what happened, and he points to the jungle-gym outside and cries more. You notice some seven- to ten-day-old bruises on his shins, but no other signs of injury. What impression
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