A patient has a mean arterial pressure (MAP) of 95 mm Hg and a systolic pressure of 120 mm Hg. What is the diastolic pressure?Answer: ___________
What will be an ideal response?
285 - 120 = 2d + 120 - 120
165/2 = 2d/2
82.5 mm Hg = d
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A) deformity. B) distracting injuries. C) dislocations. D) diaphoresis.
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The time required for the atrial impulse to travel through the atrioventricular node is defined as which of the following?
a. P–R segment c. QRS interval b. P–R interval d. ST segment
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When performing a general shoulder protocol, which muscle should you begin with?
A) pectoralis minor B) pectoralis major C) subscapularis D) infraspinatus
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Efferent nerves transmit nerve impulses to muscles and ________ in the body.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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