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nautica902

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on: Jun 25, 2018
Which of the following procedures is the diagnostic study of choice for acute head injury?
 
  a. Magnetic resonance imaging
  b. Computed tomography
  c. Transcranial Doppler
  d. Electroencephalogra phy

Question 2

Which of the following findings is considered an abnormal gastrointestinal assessment finding?
 
  a. Visible peristaltic waves
  b. Hyper-resonance of the intestine
  c. High-pitched gurgling sounds in the small intestine
  d. Dull sounds over the liver and spleen


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Computed tomography offers rapid, convenient, noninvasive visualization of structures and is the diagnostic study of choice for an acute head injury.

Answer to Question 2

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Visible pulsations or peristaltic waves are considered an abnormal assessment finding.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thank you


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Reply #3 on: Jun 25, 2018
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