__________ entails gently striking the surface of the body, typically where it overlies various body cavities.

A) Palpation
B) Percussion
C) Inspection
D) Auscultation


Answer: B) Percussion

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The chest leads are also called ________ leads

A) precordial B) bipolar C) augmented D) standard

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You have been called to an apartment for a child who is sick. As you approach the 4-year-old boy, you note that he is sitting upright in his mother's arms with his chin thrust forward. He has a sickly appearance and is drooling. His airway appears open and his breathing is adequate. His radial pulse is strong and his skin is hot to the touch. Which intervention would be most appropriate in the care of this patient first?

A) Suctioning secretions from the back of the airway B) Provision of supplemental oxygen via a nonrebreather mask C) Placement of an oropharyngeal airway D) Placing the boy supine for transport

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The condition of the oral cavity is influenced by

A) Oral hygiene B) Diet C) Overall health status D) All of the above

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Use the drug label to identify specific drug information in the questions that follow. What is the manufacturer's name?

What will be an ideal response?

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