Which of the following best describes the physical concept of pressure?

a. Weight ÷ unit volume
b. Mass ? acceleration
c. Force ? distance
d. Force ÷ unit area


ANS: D
Pressure is a measure of force per unit area.

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 Another name for terminating care of a patient is 

A. abandonment. B. negligence. C. breach of contract. D. withdrawing from a case.

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The substance responsible for transporting most of the oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood is called:

A. hemoglobin. B. myoglobin. C. leukocytes. D. lymphocytes.

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What is the normal range for cardiac output in a healthy adult at rest?

a. 4-8 L/min c. 4-12 L/min b. 0-8 L/min d. 0-12 L/min

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