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hubes95

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Which of the following shows the incorrect definition for the abbreviation?
 a. bid = twice a day
  b. tid = four times a day
  c. qod = every other day
  d. q2h = every two hours

Question 2

When recording blood pressure, position the arm _____________.
 a. higher than the patient's heart
  b. lower than the patient's heart
  c. equal to the patient's heart
  d. It does not matter where the arm is positioned.



nguyenhoanhat

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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

c
RATIONALE: When recording blood pressure, position the arm equal to the patient's heart.



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