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nautica902

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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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Answer to Question 1

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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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