A pulse rate that is above 100 bpm for an adult defines:

bradycardia
brachycardia
tachycardia
tachypnea


tachycardia

Rationale: Tachycardia is elevated pulse rate above 100 bpm for an adult. Tachypnea is rapid breathing.

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a. Muscle approximation involves slowly pushing the two ends of a muscle together to shorten it, then slowly lengthening the muscle. b. The approximation motion mechanically simulates the shortening that occurs during contraction, which produces a relaxation response. c. It is probable that the spindle fibers register the shortened position, which triggers a resetting of the muscle length by inducing a relaxation response. d. Muscle approximation is a technique used to increase the strength of an inhibited or stretch-weakened muscle.

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Traumatic fractures are based on a number of criteria. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

a. Specific bone b. Site on the bone c. Cause of the fracture d. Open or closed

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Which type of résumé contains a clear, concise objective on a specific job, adding substance to your résumé when relevant job experience is not present? 

A. Chronological B. Functional C. Targeted D. Projected E. Academic

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Which of the following blocks of codes report influenza and pneumonia?

a. J00-J06 b. J09-J18 c. J40-J47 d. J96-J99

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