An electrocardiography device that includes a small cassette or microchip recorder and records the heart rhythm over a 24-hour period is a(n) ________ monitor. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Holter
A Holter monitor is an ambulatory electrocardiography device that records the heart's rhythm over a 24-hour period.

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A 5-year-old boy was struck by an automobile when he ran into the street from between two parked cars. He is pale, confused, and sweating heavily. Capillary refill time is 5 seconds. Breath sounds are present bilaterally. The upper left quadrant of the abdomen is bruised and tender. Fluid resuscitation should consist of:

a. two large-bore IVs with lactated Ringer's infused as rapidly as possible. b. a single IV with lactated Ringer's to avoid overhydrating the child. c. 20 mL/kg of lactated Ringer's while monitoring him for signs of improved perfusion. d. two large-bore IVs of D5W infused as rapidly as possible because lactated Ringer's should not be given to small children.

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A group of similar cells that perform a special function is referred to as:

A. an organ. B. a system. C. a nucleus. D. tissue.

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