Which of the following BEST defines "palpation"?
a. Listening to the sounds of the heart, specifically to identify the presence of a bruit
b. Listening to the sounds produced by an organ or in surrounding body cavity
c. Gently pushing on or around an anatomic structure to determine status and/or size of organ
d. Identifying the severity of and risk posed by the condition or disease
C
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Which of the following findings is most consistent with a skull fracture?
a. Bruising behind the ear that develops several hours after the injury b. Bilateral dilated pupils that do not respond to light c. A hematoma in the occipital area of the head d. Altered mental status
During the calibration of a transcutaneous electrode, the signal is found to be drifting. Which of the following is the most appropriate action to take?
a. Move the electrode to another site. b. Increase the temperature of the electrode. c. Clean off the silver deposit on the cath-ode. d. Change the electrolyte and the sensor membrane.