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Lisaclaire

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What is pulsus paradoxus?
 
  A) An exaggeration of the slight decrease in systolic BP that occurs during inspiration
  B) An exaggeration of the slight increase in systolic BP that occurs during inspiration
  C) An exaggeration of the slight decrease in systolic BP that occurs during expiration
  D) An exaggeration of the slight increase in systolic BP that occurs during expiration

Question 2

A femoral pulse can initially be felt at a systolic pressure of approximately ________ mmHg.
 
  A) 90 B) 70 C) 80 D) 60



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B



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