A condition in which fatty plaque builds up in arteries, eventually narrowing the lumen and restricting blood flow is called:

A) arteriosclerosis.
B) claudication.
C) atherosclerosis
D) an aneurysm.


C

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The rules or standards that govern the conduct of members of a particular group or profession are known as:

a. guidelines. b. morals. c. ethics. d. laws.

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Which study tries to investigate cause-and-effect relationships and involves manipulation of variables?

A) Trend B) Experimental C) Correlational D) Survey E) All of the above

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To ensure an accurate recording of an EEG, the patient must:

A) discontinue some medications. B) eliminate caffeine. C) avoid smoking. D) all of the above.

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Which of the following is a disadvantage of mainstream capnography analyzers?

A) Less responsive to high respiratory rates B) Increased chance of accidental extubation C) Erroneous readings from water or mucus accumulation in the sample tube D) Excessive sampling on a small neonate may reduce the amount of delivered tidal volume

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