Instructions: Identify the Following

question 6

Essay

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term.
Walt Whitman

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Definitions:

Carotid Bruits

Abnormal sounds heard over the carotid arteries typically due to turbulent blood flow indicating arterial narrowing or disease.

Jugular Veins

Veins located on both sides of the neck that return blood from the head to the heart.

Palpation

The technique of examining parts of the body by touching and feeling, used by healthcare professionals to diagnose diseases or conditions.

Percussion

A diagnostic technique used in physical examination to tap on the body surface with the fingers or a small instrument to evaluate the condition of the organs beneath by the sound produced.