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102 Cards in this Set
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Which of the following positions is used for examination of the abdomen? Prone Supine Sims Fowler Semi-fowlers |
Supine |
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The 2 functions of the ear are hearing and: Movement Equilibrium Sound production Maintaining upright position |
Equilibrium |
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The 2 main divisions of the central nervous system are the: Cerebrum & cerebellum Hypothalamus & medulla Spinal cord & brain Sympathetic and parasympathetic Endocrine & exocrine |
Spinal cord & brain |
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The portion of the eye that contains rods and cones is the: Lens Sclera Conjuctiva Retina |
Retina |
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The term meaning muscular pain is: Myosin Myoglobin Myalgia Myocardium Myomalacia |
Myalgia |
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The reporting mechanism that goes from your direct supervisor to your supervisors supervisor is called the: Chain of infection Chain of authority Team administration Administrative management |
Chain of authority |
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Pathogens that thrive in oxygen are called: Antitoxins Anaerobes Spores Aerobes Oxides |
Aerobes |
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The amount of money the medical office owes for supplies and equipment is considered: Accounts payable Assets Accounts receivable Distributions |
Accounts payable |
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Balancing a checkbook with the bank statement is called: Tracking Reconciliation Disbursement Justification Endorsement |
Reconciliation |
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The hiring process involves all of the following EXCEPT: recruiting Interviewing Verifying Training |
Training |
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The first aide procedure for a suspected fracture inculdes: Immobilizing the part Applying an elastic bandage Straightening the bones involved Applying heat for pain control Preparing the patient for physical therapy |
Immobilizing the part |
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Which condition is characterized by a deficiency in insulin production? Gouty arthritis Pancreatic cancer Diabetes mellitus Anemia Gastric reflux disease |
Diabetes mellitus |
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When deciding whether to purchase or lease a piece of equipment, the manager would most likely decide to lease: An expensive piece of equipment Equipment with high utilization Equipment with a short guarantee Equipment that outdates rapidly |
Equipment that outdates rapidly |
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The heart is divided into right and left sides by the: Aorta Atria Septum Valves Ventricles |
Septum |
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The cardiovascular system includes: Heart and blood vessels Heart and lungs Lungs and capillaries Heart and kidneys |
Heart and blood vessels |
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A localized dilation of an atery is : Aneurysm Embolism Infarction Stenosis Thrombus |
Aneurysm |
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One type of genetic bleeding disorder is: Anemia Aneurysm Hemophilia Leukemia |
Hemophilia |
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The measurement of height or length and weight is:
Auscultation Manipulation Palpation Mensuration Menstruation
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Mensuration |
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Gastrectasia means: Inflammation of the stomach Ulceration of the stomach Stretching of the stomach Surgical repair of the stomach |
Stretching of the stomach |
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The muscle that expands and contracts during respiration is the: Pectoralis Deltoid Gastrocnemius Diaphragm Rectus abdominus |
Diaphragm |
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The employees performance appraisal should occur at least: Quarterly Annually Semi annually Bi annually |
Annually |
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The vocal cords are located in the: Bronchi Epiglottis Larynx Pharynx Trachea |
Larynx |
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The most effective method of destroying spores is: Boiling Disinfecting Sanitizing Autoclaving |
Autoclaving |
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A sphygmomanometer is used to: Measure visual acuity Listen to heart sounds Record electrical activity of the heart Measure blood pressure Auscultate breath sounds |
Measure blood pressure |
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When multiple patients are evaluated and prioritized for treatment it is called: Screening Triage Referral Scheduling |
Triage |
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During a job interview, the prospective employer may ask questions about all of the following EXCEPT: Certification Citizenship Job related weaknesses Reason for leaving previous employment Marital status |
Marital status |
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The term Auscultation means: Tapping Feeling Measuring Listening |
Listening |
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The recommended temperature for effective sterilization in an autoclave is: 200°F 212°F 220°F 250°F |
250°F |
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The organization that established guidelines for occupational exposure to blood is the: CDC FDA HCFA CMS OSHA |
OSHA |
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Which manual identifies procedural codes for submitting insurance claims? PPO ICD CPT HMO |
CPT |
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The "S" in SOAP charting means:
Symptoms Signs Source Subjective Signature |
Subjective |
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The pegboard system of accounting generates which of the following document? Cashiers check Bank statement Collection letter Receipt |
Receipt |
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A business letter in which all lines start flush with the left margin is: Simplified style Modified block style Modified indented style Formal Block style |
Block style |
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Which of the following acts constitutes negligence? A patient and physician establishing a professional relationship Breach of the physicians duty of skill or care A patient who had a positive outcome as a result of treatment Revocation of the physicians license |
Breach of the physicians duty of skill or care |
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The employees withholding allowance certificate is the: W-2 W-4 I-9 FICA Social security |
W-4 |
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A file used as a reminder that something must be taken care of on a certain date is called a: Matrix Tickler Triage Chronologic |
Tickler |
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A set of principles or values is called: Ethics Legal rights Opinions Standards |
Ethics |
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An instrument used to test neurological reflexes is a: Tuning fork Audiometer Sphygmomanometer Goniometer Percussion hammer |
Percussion hammer |
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Slurred speech and one-sided paralysis are symptoms of: Stroke Heart attack Syncope Epistaxis |
Stroke |
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The abbreviation "mL" means:
Microliter Megaliter Mililiter Macroliter Miniliter |
Mililiter |
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Confirming that the message the listener received is the message you intended to send is called: Observation Listening Empathy Feedback |
Feedback |
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Insurance that provides protection for wage earners and pays for medical care resulting from am occupation accident is: Disability CHAMPUS Medicare Workers compensation Medicaid |
Workers compensation |
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The type of appointment scheduling in which several patients are given the same appointment time is called: Grouping Advanced booking Wave scheduling Batching |
Wave scheduling |
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A drug that relieves nausea and vomiting is classified as an: Antispasmodic Anticoagulant Antiemetic Analgesic Antidiarrheal |
Antiemetic |
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Use of chemicals to clean infectious materials from items or surfaces is called: Sterilization Disinfection Sanitation Cleansing |
Disinfection |
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Myopia is a condition of: Blindness Farsightedness Nearsightedness Loss of peripheral vision Crossed eyes |
Nearsightedness |
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A fracture that causes the bone to break through the skin is called: Greenstick Simple Spiral Compound |
Compound |
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A document requiring a person to appear is court is a: Subpoena Deposition Litigation Contract Transcript |
Subpoena |
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The system used for classifying diseases to facilitate collection of health information is: RBRVS CPT-4 ICD-9-CM HCFA-1500 |
ICD-9-CM |
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An example of objective information in a patient chart is the: Patients statement of his or her medical history Patients statement of the severity of the pain Medical professionals note of a red, swollen area Patients statement of inability to perform tasks Medical professionals note that the patient complains of pain |
Medical professionals note of a red, swollen area |
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In communication with patients, an example of an open end question would be: How much pain medication have you taken? During the illness did you have an elevated temperature? What brings you to the doctor today? Are you allergic to any medication? |
Wat brings you to the doctor today? |
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The predetermined amount of money paid by the insured party before the insurance company pays medical expenses is referred to as:
Capitation Premium Indemnity Deductible Coinsurance
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Coinsurance |
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When handling third party requests for information over the telephone you should ask the caller to: Contact the physicians attorney Ask the patient to submit written permission Hang up and not call back Call back to speak with the physician only |
Ask the patient to submit written permission |
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To ensure mail delivery the next day, you would send correspondence via: First class Registered mail Certified mail Express mail Second class mail |
Express mail |
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The agency that regulates controlled substances is the: DEA FDA CDC OSHA |
DEA |
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Orientation of a new staff member would include: Interview Performance appraisal Review of policies and procedures form Sending a W-2 formChecking references formChecking references formChecking references formChecking references Checking references |
Review of policies and procedures |
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The pulse point located bilateral in the groin is the: Apical Doralis pedis Femoral Popliteal |
Femoral |
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When a patient authorizes an insurance company to make payment directly to the physician it is called:
Assignment of benefits Direct billing Claims submission Reimbursement
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Assignment of benefits |
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A debt incurred but not yet paid is called: Account balance Accounts payable Accounts receivable Credit balance Adjustment |
Accounts payable |
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An instrument used to examine the. eyes is a:
Audiometer Otoscope Lensometer Opthalmoscope |
Opthalmoscope |
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The term hematuria means: Infection in the blood Painful urination Protein in the urine Difficult urination Blood in the urine |
Blood in the urine |
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The CDC recommends universal precautions that include: Recapping needles when finished with them Placing all soiled trash in the waste can Cleaning blood spills with soap and water Wearing personal protective equpiment |
Wearing personal protective equipement |
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The signature on the back of a check is the: Payer Endorser Disburse Check maker Bank |
Endorsure |
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Which pulse site is most commonly used: Radial artery Brachial artery Apical region Temporal artery |
Radial artery |
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In the usual physical exam which area of the body does the physician examine first? Thorax and lungs Genital area Abdomen Head and neck Breasts |
Head and neck |
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The attention line of a business letter is located: Four lines below the date Three lines below the letterhead Two lines below the inside address Two lines below the salutation |
Two lines below the inside address |
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When a physicians license from one state to the next is accepted by another state it is called: Endorsement Acceptance Reciprocity Allowance Transfer |
Reciprocity |
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A patient with 20/30 vision in both eyes can see with: The right eye at 30ft what the normal eye sees at 20ft Both eyes at 20ft what the normal eye seen at 30ft The left eye at 20ft what the normal eye sees at 30ft Both eyes at 30ft what the normal eye seen at 20ft |
Both eyes at 20ft what the normal eye sees at 30ft |
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Which structure is located in the RLQ? Appendix Liver Spleen Pancreas Gallbladder |
Appendix |
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CMS, formerly HCFA, regulares: Prescriptions Medicare insurance Banking institutions Clinical laboratories |
Medicare insurance |
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A patient is placed in the Sims position to examine the: Breasts Abdomen Rectum Heart Back |
Rectum |
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The subdivisions of E&M insurance codes include: Pathology and laboratory codes Diagnostic and treatment services Radiology codes Anesthesia |
Diagnostic and treatment services |
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Another term for living will is: Patients release Implied contract Emancipation will Advance directive Power of attorney |
Advance directive |
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A common charting abbreviation used during a complete physical examination is: UTI BID HEENT NPO |
HEENT |
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First aide treatment for someone experiencing syncope includes:
Keeping the person sitting with head lowered to the knees Inducing vomiting Giving small amounts of water Maintaining an open airway Using an external defibrillator |
Keeping the person sitting with head lowered to the knees |
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A drug classified as an anti pyretic would be used to:
Lower blood pressure Decrease cholesterol Imrpove breathing Lower fever |
Lower fever |
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Which statement is true about normal values for body temperature? A rectal temperature is 2° higher than an oral temperature An axillary temperature is the most accurate method of determine temperature An oral temperature is 1° lower than rectal temperature An axillary temperature is 2° lower than an oral temperature |
An oral temperature is 1° lower than a rectal temperature |
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Vaccines are an example of which kind of immunity? Natural Active Generic Congenital |
Active |
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A substance produced in the body in response to the presence of an antigen is: Atelectasis Antibody Inflammation Allergen Adrenaline |
Antibody |
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Which of the following is a fat soluble vitamin? A B6 B12 C |
A |
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A 12 lead electrocardiogram records:
Four bipolar four unipolar and four precordial leads Six precordial three unipolar and three bipolar leads Two bipolar four unipolar and six precordial leads Six bipolar three unipolar and three precordial leads |
Six precordial Three bipolar and three unipolar |
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A normal male hematocrit reading would be acceptable within: 12-18 g/dl 4,500-1,000/mm 43%-49% 300 g/dl |
43%-49% |
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One grain is equivalent to: 100mg 75mg 60mg 15mg 10mg |
60mg |
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Which of the following is a normal specific gravity reading for urine? 1.000 1.010 1.100 1.115 |
1.010 |
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The device used to record cardiac activity of an ambulatory patient over a 24 hour period is: Echocardiograph Electrocardiogram Cardiac ultrasound Doppler Holter monitor |
Holter monitor |
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The treatment method that uses a tank with equipment that agitated the water for gentle massage is: Paraffin bath Infrared radiation Diathermy Whirlpool |
Whirlpool |
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When administering a 1mL or greater amount of medication by injection all of the following routes may be used EXCEPT: Intradermally Subcutaneous Intramuscular Intrathecally Intravenously |
Intradermally |
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A radiographic technique that produces a film representing a detailed cross section of tissue structure is: Angiography Barium enema Computerized tomography Myelogram |
Computerized tomography |
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When requesting a clean catch urine specimen from a female patient you should instruct the patient to: Empty the bladder in the morning and then collect the second specimen of the day Void most of the urine into the toilet before collecting specimen Cleanse each side of the urinary meats from front to back Avoid cleansing the urinary meatus to ensure all artifacts are.collected.in the urine Increase fluid intake and then collect a late day specimen |
Cleanse each side of the urinary meatus from front to back |
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When performing venipuncture you should always: Enter the vein with the bevel of the needle placed downward Enter the vein with the needle at a 45° angle Recap used needle.to avoid accidental needle punctures Remove the tourniquet before removing the needle from the puncture site |
Remove the tourniquet before removing the needle from the puncture site |
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In an electrocardiogram the standardization mark is: 1 mm high 5 mm high 10 mm high 20 mm high 25 mm high |
10 mm high |
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A surgical instrument found on a suture removal tray is a: Scalpel handle Towel forceps Needle holder Thumb forceps |
Thumb forceps |
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Another term for the chest lead on aelectrocardiogram is
Bipolar Unipolar Augmented Bipolar Intercostals Precordial Intercostals |
Precordial |
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To obtain a capillary blood specimen you should: Squeeze the tip of the patients finger Collect the first drop of blood Use the patients index finger Wipe away the first drop of blood |
Wipe away the first drop of blood |
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The proper size needle for administering an interdermal injection is: 23 g -1" 20 g - 1 1/2" 27 g - 3/8" 25 g - 1" |
27 g - 3/8" |
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To obtain an AP xray view the patient is positioned with the: Anterior aspect of the body facing the xray tube Posterior aspect of the body facing the xray tube Left side of the body facing the film Right side of the body facing the film Right side of the body facing the xray tube |
Anterior aspect of the body facing the xray tube |
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The best method to deliver deep heat to tissue is to use:
Paraffin bath Infrared radiation lamp Whirlpool treatment Ultrasound therapy |
Ultrasound therapy |
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The muscle used for an intramuscular injection is the:
Gluteus maximus Rectus femoris Deltoid |
Deltoid |
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When performing an ECG you should: Apply electrodes over bony prominence Disregard artifacts Ensure patient comfort Placed lead v1 on the left side of the sternum |
Ensure patient comfort |
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When instructing a patient about low cholesterol diet you should tell the patient to decrease intake of which of the following foods?
Citrus fruit Green vegetables Cereal grains Dairy products Legumes |
Dairy products |
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Which of the following is a form of exercise therapy? Range of motion Hydrotherapy Ultrasound Massage |
Range of motion |
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In an ECG, aVR aVL and aVF represent: Bipolar limb leads Augmented limb leads Precordial leads Standard limb leads Chest leads |
Augmented limb leads |
