Traditionally, some vital signs, such as pulse and blood pressure, were taken manually. it is not uncommon to see medical facilities use electronic bp cuffs and a pulse oximeter to take the bp and pulse. do you think that this is an example where technology is a benefit, or is it better to not trust these important measurements to a machine?

Alcohol is a dangerous drug because it a can change the way the mind and body function. b changes the way you look to other people. c makes you believe you are invincible. d cannot absorb into the bloodstream.

Which of these best describe the perceived body image of a person suffering from anorexia nervosa? a.accurate b.healthy c.normal d.overweight

A92-year-old man with a 45-year history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is intubated in the icu because of a bout of viral pneumonia that fails to improve after 72 hours of antibiotics. although the inspired fraction of oxygen is 100%, the patient's po2 remains at 57 mmhg. positive-end expiratory pressure (peep) is added to allow the inspired fraction of oxygen. twelve hours after the introduction of peep the patient suddenly become hypotensive. at the same time, his oxygen saturation drops from 92% to 61%. on physical examination, his bp is 80/50 mmhg and his pulse is 124/min. he has distended neck veins and distant heart sounds. which of the following would also most likely be seen on this patient's physical examination? - absence of breath sounds in the right hemithorax- high amplitude carotid artery upstroke- a pleural friction rub- pulsus alternans- splenomegaly