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natalie2426

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Which of the following defines the term bruit?
 
  a. A murmur or other unusual sound identified in the heart, most commonly identified by listening with a stethoscope
  b. Listening to the sounds produced in an organ or body cavity
  c. One of two large arteries that carry blood from the chest to the head
  d. Tapping to determine resonance in or around an organ or body cavity

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What does auscultation mean?
 
  a. Determining the status of an organ by pressing, gently pushing, or touching with fingertips, fingers, or palm of hand
  b. Listening to the sounds produced in an organ or body cavity
  c. Tapping to determine resonance in or around an organ or body cavity
  d. The objective clinical assessment of a patient's current health status


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mjenn52

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

A

Answer to Question 2

B


natalie2426

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
:D TYSM

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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