Which of the following muscles performs abduction of the wrist?
A. The palmaris longus muscle
B. The extensor digitorum muscle
C. The flexor carpi ulnaris muscle
D. The extensor carpi radialis longus muscle
Answer: D
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A) Complaints of shortness of breath on exertion with decreased oxygen saturation levels B) Difficulty arousing the client and noticing she is disoriented to time and place C) Heart rate of 120 beats/minute associated with diaphoresis (sweaty) D) Intermittent muscle spasms and complaints of numbness around her mouth
Which of the following diagnostic and assessment results support the diagnosis of chronic pyelonephritis? Select all that apply
A) Polyuria (excess urine output) B) Nocturia (voiding at night) C) Bilateral flank pain D) Blood pressure 140/92 E) Severe pain in upper outer quadrant of the abdomen
Which of the following diagnostic tests is used to diagnose cystic fibrosis (CF)?
a. sweat test b. spirometry c. pulmonary angiography d. sputum cytology
Strains are associated with stretched or damaged ligaments
Indicate whether the statement is true or false