A Febrile Pulse Is

question 31

Multiple Choice

A febrile pulse is

• A) a normal pulse rate that becomes weak with illness
• B) a pulse with skipped heartbeats
• C) a pulse that varies in force
• D) a hard-to-locate pulse

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Definitions:

Conjoined Twins

Twins that are physically connected to each other at birth, sharing some body parts and organs.

Monozygotic Twins

Twins that originate from a single fertilized egg, which splits and forms two embryos, sharing 100% of their genetic material and often referred to as identical twins.

Embryonic Period

The stage of prenatal development from about the 2nd to the 8th week after fertilization, during which major body organs and structures begin to develop.

Major Organs

The essential organs in a body that perform vital functions necessary for survival, such as the heart, lungs, and liver.