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Which of the following is not true regarding peak aortic blood flow acceleration? a) it is significant primarily in patients with aortic stenosis b) it is a sensitive indicator of changing contractility state and secondary to hypoxia c) it is highly sensitive to inotropic changes d) it is minimally affected by preload changes e) 2 of the above - Answer it is significant primarily in patients with aortic stenosis In doppler assessment of aortic valve gradient: a) the degree of stenosis...

NCC EFM Exam Questions With Verified Solutions Normal arterial blood pH - answer> 7.10 Normal arterial blood pH mean value range - answer7.2-7.29 Metabolic Acidemia pH - answer< 7.10 Respiratory Acidemia pH - answer< 7.10 Normal arterial blood PO2 - answer> 20 Normal arterial blood PO2 mean value range - answer15-24 Metabolic Acidemia PO2 - answer< 20 Respiratory Acidemia PO2 - answervariable Normal arterial blood PCO2 - answer< 60 Normal arterial blood PCO2 mean val...

Patton and Thibodeau: Anatomy & Physiology, 7th Edition Chapter 3: Anatomy of Cells Test Bank TRUE/FALSE 1. Mature cells that comprise the human body are highly specialized and complex. ANS: T DIF: Synthesis REF: Page 67 TOP: Functional Anatomy of Cells 2. An important function of the cell membrane is the maintenance of cell integrity. ANS: T DIF: Synthesis REF: Page 69 (Table 3-3) TOP: Cell Membrane 3. Peroxisomes contain enzymes that detoxify harmful substances. ANS: T DIF: Memorizatio...

A 36 week gestation patient is brought to triage by squad after an MVA on her back. She is not bleeding and denies pain. She is not short of breath, but c/o dizziness and nausea since they put her on the gurney. The most likely cause is A. Abruptio placenta B. Preterm labor C. Supine hypotension -Answer- C. Supine hypotension When the hydrogen ion content in the blood rises, the pH A. Lowers B. Neutralizes C. Rises -Answer- A. Lowers ***A woman receives terbutaline for an external vers...

Comprehensive Guide to Abdominal Assessment Techniques The part of the body containing the digestive organs. - -Abdomen The act of listening to sounds within the abdomen using a stethoscope, typically performed between pages 512b-514b. - -Auscultation of abdomen The shape and outline of the abdomen, assessed on pages 511b and 511f. - -Contour of abdomen An abnormal swelling or enlargement of the abdomen, referenced on page 511b. - -Distention of abdomen The technique of using hands to e...

NURS617 EXAM 5 Questions And Answers Graded A.Latest Update 2024/2025 Atherosclerosis development: 3 stages - answers 1. Endothelial injury (smoking, obesity, htn); causes increase in adhesion of platelets + phagocytic monocytes Migration of inflammatory cells; macrophages engulf lipoproteins (ldls) and creates "foam-like" cells Fibrous plaque forms; central core=lipid-laden foam cells. Can result in hemmorhage into plaque or thrombotic occlusion Atherosclerosis vs arterial scler...

Final Exam Dysrhythmia Qustions with Answers . B. 6 second method - ANSWER-The number of QRS Complexes between 6 sec marks on the EKG paper is multiplied by 10. Used generally for estimating slow or irregular rhythms. 12 lead ECG - ANSWER-Limb leads: I, II, II, AVR, AVL, AVF Chest leads: V₁ , V₂ , V₃ , V₄ , V₅ , V₆ Abnormal P-R interval - ANSWER-delays in ...

NCC EFM practice 2023 LATEST UPDATE Which of the following factors can have a negative effect on uterine blood flow? a. Hypertension b. Epidural c. Hemorrhage d. Diabetes e. All of the above correct answere. All of the above Stimulating the vagus nerve typically produces: a. A decrease in the heart rate b. An increase in the heart rate c. An increase in stroke volume d. No change correct answera. A decrease in the heart rate The vagus nerve begins maturation 26 to 28 weeks. Its domin...

NCC EFM practice 2023 LATEST UPDATE Which of the following factors can have a negative effect on uterine blood flow? a. Hypertension b. Epidural c. Hemorrhage d. Diabetes e. All of the above correct answere. All of the above Stimulating the vagus nerve typically produces: a. A decrease in the heart rate b. An increase in the heart rate c. An increase in stroke volume d. No change correct answera. A decrease in the heart rate The vagus nerve begins maturation 26 to 28 weeks. Its domin...

MCAT entrance exam all subjects combined questions & answers latest update 1. Which of the following is the mRNA start codon in most cases? A. UAA B. AGU C. AUG D. UGA 2. Which of the types of RNA is the smallest? A. mRNA B. tRNA C. rRNA D. 3. Which of the following is not considered a pyrimidine? A. C B. T C. U D. G 4. Which of the following is paired correctly? A. A-G B. C-G C. A-U D. G-T 5. Which of the following characterizes a Western blot? A....