Lack of fossils in Pre-Cambrian rocks implies that very little life existed during this era.

Fossils are generally well preserved in metamorphic rock layers.

The transverse (or S-waves) travel through Earth’s crust more rapidly than do the compressional (or P-waves).

A patient presents to ultrasound for a routine pelvic ultrasound to evaluate for uterine fibroids. Upon ultrasound exam you notice non-occlusive deep vein thrombosis in the right iliac and IVC. The patient states they are not on blood thinners, nor do they have a history of blood clots. What is your next step?

You have an add on patient scheduled for a first trimester pregnancy ultrasound. The indication says “confirm fetal demise.” When the patient arrives in the office, she says that she went for her 10 week OB appointment and the doctor couldn’t locate a heartbeat. She is accompanied by her husband and they are both visibly distraught. You begin scanning, and although her uterus is retroverted , you see a normal 10 week fetus with a heart rate of 144 bpm. They are both looking at you expectantly, asking you what you see. What is your response?

A patient presents with an order for a right lower extremity venous duplex exam due to swelling. When you bring the patient back to the room, she states the order is supposed to be for the left leg. You can see that her left leg is the extremity that is visibly swollen. What should you do?

You get called in at 2 o’clock in the morning for a pelvic ultrasound and the patient only speaks Spanish, but is accompanied by her 12 year old son who speaks some English. There is an interpreter on site, but she is assisting the ER physician at the moment. You have already been waiting 15 minutes for the interpreter and you would really like to finish your call in since you have to be back at work at 7am. What should you do?

A client is new to the clinic and is being seen by one of the clinicians. While reading over the client’s chart, descriptor words of the client’s condition and symptoms included hair pulling, anxiety, and diminished functional impairment. With this information, the clinician was able to deduce that the client most likely has what diagnosis?

Which of the following medical malpractice case was the petition for a writ of certiorari is recently denied by the Supreme Court?

A 54-year-old male is experiencing chest pain and appears anxious. He repeatedly says, “I think I’m going to die.” What is the MOST appropriate initial response?