Question

question 7
a patient diagnosed with \orthostatic hypotension\ must be in what position in order to be diagnosed?
lying flat
lying with feet above head level
sitting
standing

question 8
the suffix -graph in the term cardio/graph means:
formation
to separate
instrument used to record
abnormal reduction in number

question 9
what abnormal heart sound is described as a low - pitched murmur?
bruit
rub
rumble
thrill

Explanation:

• For Question 7: Orthostatic hypotension is diagnosed when a patient changes from a lying or sitting position to standing and experiences a drop in blood - pressure.
• For Question 8: In medical terminology, the suffix "-graph" means an instrument used to record. For example, an electrocardiograph is an instrument that records the heart's electrical activity.
• For Question 9: A rumble is an abnormal heart sound described as a low - pitched murmur. A bruit is a vascular sound, a rub is a scratchy sound, and a thrill is a palpable vibration.

Answer:

• Question 7: standing
• Question 8: instrument used to record
• Question 9: rumble