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A patient in a cardiac clinic is diagnosed with cor pulmonale. Which condition best describes the disorder? |
Right-sided heart failure |
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Which sexually transmitted infection is caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) associated with cervical cancer? |
Genital warts |
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What characteristic may be present in a patient with Down Syndrome? |
Single palmar crease |
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Which organ produces bile to break down fats for digestion and absorption? |
The liver |
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Do arteries circulate blood away from the heart? |
Yes |
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What disorder involves the presence of stones in the gallbladder? |
Cholelithiasis |
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What is the BRAT diet and when is it used? |
BRAT = Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, and Toast. It is used for treating diarrhea. |
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While collecting a sample of HIV, HBV, and HCV antibody tests, the phlebotomist accidentally sticks his finger when disconnecting the venipuncture. What should be the phlebotomist's immediate course of action? |
Wash the site with soap and water for a minimum of 30 seconds. |
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What is the medical term for vocal cords? |
Larynx |
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Where is the quadriceps femoris? |
To the right of the patella. |
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Where would you auscultate for an apical pulse? |
Location is almost right below the nipple. |
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Which chamber of the heart is responsible for pumping blood through the aorta to the body? |
Left ventricle. |
