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Caiter2013

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on: Jul 3, 2018
An elderly man is complaining of shortness of breath. You discover pitting edema that is 0.5 to 1 inch deep. This is ________ pitting edema.
 
  A) +2
  B) +4
  C) +1
  D) +3

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the proper anatomical position of the hand?
 
  A) Wrist straight with fingers slightly curled.
  B) Fingers relaxed with the wrist at a 90 degree angle.
  C) Straight with all fingers extended.
  D) All fingers curled, forming a fist.


parshano

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

A


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