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arivle123

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After looking at a patient's heart monitor, the healthcare professional notes that the patient is in NSR, which refers to ________.
 
  A) dilation of the blood vessels
  B) function of the valves
  C) a blockage of the arteries
  D) the rhythm of the heart

Question 2

If present, a suffix is found at the beginning of the medical word.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



missalyssa26

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Answer to Question 1

D
Explanation: A) NSR (normal sinus rhythm) is not related to the blood vessels.
B) NSR (normal sinus rhythm) is not related to the valves.
C) NSR (normal sinus rhythm) is not related to the arteries.
D) Correct NSR stands for normal sinus rhythm.

Answer to Question 2

FALSE
Explanation: A suffix is always found at the end of a medical word.



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