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    Wiki Do you see a comprehensive exam here?

    Do you count 8 organ systems for a comprehensive exam? Patient is in a coma. VITAL SIGNS: BP 100/60, HR 90, Intubated on vent, sedated. Weight 171 kg. HEENT- face is cushingoid CHEST: bilateral rhonchi ABD: soft EXT: legs show edema NEURO: corneal and gag reflex absent. No movement or...
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    Wiki Eyes, Ears, Lungs - do you count plurals as meaning both?

    A question that has come up concerning how to get points for systems in exams is the use of plurals. Example, EYES: conjunctiva and lids are normal. Would you count this as 2 OR would you take the 's' (plural) in "EYES" as meaning both and getting 4? Same question for EARS & LUNGS. Also when...
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