When Auscultating the Abdomen, Which Finding Would Indicate Collateral Circulation

question 39

Multiple Choice

When auscultating the abdomen, which finding would indicate collateral circulation between the portal and systemic venous systems?

• A) Arterial bruit
• B) Gastric rumbling
• C) Renal hyperresonance
• D) Venous hum

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Total Reserves

The sum of a bank's deposits at the central bank and the cash in its vault available for immediate withdrawal.

Legal Reserve

The minimum amount of funds that a bank or financial institution must hold in reserve against deposits, as mandated by regulatory authorities.

Government Securities

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Vault Cash

Paper currency and coins held by a bank in its vault and used to satisfy demands for withdrawals or to resolve deficits in reserve accounts.