Sinus tachycardia is considered serious or life-threatening in patients who have had a recent:
A. loss of consciousness.
B. viral infection.
C. stress test.
D. myocardial infarction.
Answer: D
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You can palpate the uterine fundus at the level of the umbilicus in your pregnant patient. You estimate the length of gestation to be ________ weeks
A) 14 to 18 B) 18 to 22 C) 22 to 26 D) 26 to 30
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a. Artery b. Lymph node c. External pouch d. Peripheral nailbed
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