Respiratory failure may be listed as a secondary diagnosis if it occurs after admission or if it is present on admission but does not meet the definition of principal diagnosis

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True

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Which of the following is NOT considered a modifiable risk factor for coronary heart disease?

A) Stress B) Gender C) Obesity D) Diet

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Which of the following causes chest pain only when someone pushes on the chest? 

A. Heartburn B. Costochondritis C. Pulmonary embolism D. Sore muscles E. Pleurisy

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By which of the following mechanisms does nitroglycerin relieve cardiac-related chest pain or discomfort?

A) Vasodilation and increased myocardial oxygen supply B) Vasodilation and decreased myocardial oxygen supply C) Vasoconstriction and increased myocardial workload D) Vasoconstriction and increased cardiac oxygen demand

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