Ectopic pregnancy occurs in up to 10% of all pregnancies.

You are assessing a 68-year-old man who is complaining of severe abdominal pain that radiates to his back. He tells you that he has a history of an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Based on this history and his complaints, on your physical exam you would look for:

a. bruising on his abdomen. b. a pulsating mass in his abdomen. c. blood pressure that is higher in one arm than in the other. d. abdominal pain that is relieved when you place the patient on his side.

A spore is:

A) noncritical. B) used during ultrasound. C) a capsule formed by bacteria. D) a chemical sterilizing agent.