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j.rubin

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What equipment is needed to take an apical pulse?
 
  A) sphygmomanometer C) stethoscope
  B) electronic thermometer D) no specific equipment

Question 2

While assessing breath sounds, a nurse hears crackles. What causes these abnormal sounds?
 
  A) air in the lungs C) narrowed small air passages
  B) a narrowing of the upper airway D) moisture in air passages



Jevvish

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D



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