Why should a patient be placed in a supine position during an ECG procedure?
What will be an ideal response?
Lying on either side, or any elevation of the chest, may alter the position of the heart within the chest cavity and render inaccurate results.
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a. Prescription, film (radiology) , and surgery history b. Past, family, social history c. Purulent, feverish, sweaty d. Patient form of supplemental history
Certain drugs are soluble in water, some are soluble in ____________________, and others are soluble in a mixture of liquids
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
________ diabetes is also known as type 1 diabetes
a. Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus b. Gestational c. Post d. Pre
Which of the following procedures would use sound waves to break up a ureteral stone?
A. lithotripsy B. cystopexy