Lung diseases that result from years of exposure to different environmental or occupational types of dust are called ________. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


pneumoconiosis
Pneumoconiosis is a group of lung diseases that result from years of exposure to different environmental or occupational types of dust.

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The T wave on an ECG tracing indicates:

A) depolarization of the atria. B) depolarization of the ventricles. C) myocardial infarction. D) ventricular repolarization.

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Following ________ means assuming that all blood and body fluids are infected with bloodborne pathogens. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The purpose of calculating the rate pressure product is to estimate the patient's ________.

A. Oxygen utilization B. Resting blood pressure C. Stress endurance D. Heart rate

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The lungs are housed within the

A) abdominal region. B) sternal cavity. C) diaphragm. D) thorax.

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