There Has Been a Recent Increase in Attention to and Research

question 194

Multiple Choice

There has been a recent increase in attention to and research in assessment. That said, use of effective assessment tools may be decreasing because:

• A) today's clinicians simply aren't trained well enough in their uses.
• B) most assessment tools are too simplistic, and patients can figure out the "right" answers.
• C) there are too many from which to choose.
• D) they are expensive to administer and evaluate.

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Definitions:

SA Node

Sinoatrial node, a group of cells located in the right atrium of the heart that generates electrical impulses to start each heartbeat.

Afterload

The pressure the heart must work against to eject blood during systole.

Extracellular

Located or occurring outside of a cell or cells, often referring to the fluid, substances, or cellular components in the space outside cells.

Heart Rate

The number of heartbeats per unit of time, usually measured in beats per minute (bpm).