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Sufayan.ah

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Pericarditis, an infection with an accumulation of fluid in the pericardial sac, can lead to cardiac ________, as the fluid compresses the heart and stops it from beating.
 
  A) bigeminy
  B) bruit
  C) diastole
  D) tamponade

Question 2

A profound state of unconsciousness associated with an illness or injury is called:
 
  A) dementia
  B) a coma
  C) a convulsion
  D) a focal seizure


jjorrostieta

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
Explanation: A) This does not lead to bigeminy, which is an arrhythmia.
B) This does not lead to the abnormal sound of a bruit.
C) This does not lead to diastole, which is the normal resting phase of the heart.
D) Correct

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: A coma is a profound state of unconsciousness associated with an illness or injury. Dementia is a progressive impairment of intellectual functioning that interferes with the ability to perform activities of daily living. A convulsion is severe involuntary muscle contractions and relaxations. A focal seizure is a localized seizure often affecting one limb.


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