The Application of Blunt Sternal Pressure Is Used to Detect

question 19

Multiple Choice

The application of blunt sternal pressure is used to detect

• A)fracture of attached ribs.
• B)motor function of T7 dermatome.
• C)cardiac tamponade.
• D)cardiac contusion.
• E)pneumothorax.

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Definitions:

Accelerator Position

A measurement of the angle or level to which the accelerator pedal is depressed, influencing vehicle speed.

Analog Potentiometer

An electrical component that varies resistance in a circuit to control a device, often used to adjust levels such as volume.

Hall-effect TPS

A throttle position sensor using the Hall-effect principle to measure the position of the throttle in an engine, translating the throttle's position into an electrical signal.

Transmitting Torque

The process of transferring rotational force from one part of a mechanical system to another, typically via gears, belts, or shafts.