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daltonest1984

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Which of the following is the appropriate action when palpating for a vein in the upper arm?
 a. Place the patient's arm in an upward position.
  b. Always select a rolling vein.
  c. Palpate the vein with your thumb.
  d. Palpate the vein with the tip of your index finger.

Question 2

When the blood flow to part of the brain is blocked, the result is ____________.
 a. myocardial infarction
  b. stroke
  c. arteriosclerosis
  d. none of the above



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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

b
RATIONALE: When the blood flow to part of the brain is blocked, the result is a stroke.





 

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