Common signs and symptoms associated with an acute abdomen include:

A. coughing up of blood.
B. rapid and shallow breathing.
C. pain radiating from the abdomen.
D. chronic constipation and diarrhea.


Answer: B. rapid and shallow breathing.

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After your primary assessment of a trauma patient, you might conduct a fast, systematic assessment designed to identify other life-threatening injuries. This is known as the:

A) rapid trauma exam. B) focused physical exam. C) detailed physical exam. D) one-minute exam.

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A single group of cells possessing identical aberrant phenotypes is defined as:

a. Monoclonal b. Clonal c. Tumorigenic d. Contour gated

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Procedures on the nervous system can be performed on the brain, spine, vessels, or any of the surrounding supporting structures

A) True B) False

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