Muscles are partially contracted at all times, even when not in use

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True

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The father of a 15-year-old male who has had a generalized seizure asks you why his son turned blue during the seizure. Which of the following is the best answer?

A) "The heart slows down and the blood pressure drops during a seizure, causing a lack of circulation to the skin." B) "The muscles used in breathing cannot work effectively during the seizure, decreasing the amount of oxygen in the blood." C) "It is a normal part of the seizure process and nothing to worry about." D) "The brain stem stops working during a seizure, which causes breathing to stop, decreasing the amount of oxygen in the blood."

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You have been called for a 7-year-old girl who has vomited once and complains of abdominal pain. When you are performing the secondary assessment and obtaining a medical history, which action by you would be considered most appropriate?

A) Asking mostly questions that can be answered with a "yes" or "no" B) Standing above the child and smiling while asking questions C) Allowing the child to play with the stethoscope before listening to her lungs D) Using "baby talk" when asking the child questions about her pain

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In the normal heart, this is the ONLY pathway between the atria and ventricles.

A. AV node B. Left bundle branch C. Right bundle branch D. SA node

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Gilligan argues that Kohlberg's theory applies more to ________ than ________ .

What will be an ideal response?

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