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amal

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Auscultation of the heart is done at the PMI. Where is this located?
 
  A) apex of the heart
  B) myocardium
  C) sinoatrial node
  D) great vessels

Question 2

Which of the following statements regarding polycythemia vera is NOT true?
 
  a. It is a type of anemia.
  b. There are too many erythrocytes.
  c. The blood is too thick.
  d. Blood is unable to flow through blood vessels smoothly.



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Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: A) Correct The apex of the heart is where the point of maximum impulse (PMI) is and where the heart sounds are heard most distinctly.
B) This is not the location of the point of maximum impulse (PMI).
C) This is not the location of the point of maximum impulse (PMI).
D) This is not the location of the point of maximum impulse (PMI).

Answer to Question 2

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Explanation:
a. It is a type of anemia: correct
b. There are too many erythrocytes: a true statement
c. The blood is too thick: a true statement
d. Blood is unable to flow through blood vessels smoothly: a true statement





 

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