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savannahhooper

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on: Jun 25, 2018
Which of the following is an important action when taking a radial pulse?
 a. Position the patient with the arm elevated at heart level.
  b. Locate and count the pulse with the thumb.
  c. Press fingers gently over the area of the artery.
  d. Count for 15 seconds.

Question 2

Which muscle type provides external body movements such as walking?
 a. Striated or skeletal
  b. Cardiac
  c. Smooth
  d. None of the above


elizabethrperez

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

a
RATIONALE: Striated or skeletal muscle is the type of muscle that is responsible for the ability to move such as walking.


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