Dilation of blood vessels, as accomplished in treating angina, is known as:
A. contraction
B. vasospasm
C. vasodilation
D. venodilation
c
Rationale: Vasodilation is the dilation of blood vessels, as when treating angina. This relaxes the smooth muscle of the pe-ripheral arterioles.
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A) swelling of the hands and feet. B) palpitations and rapid heartbeat. C) shortness of breath. D) all of the above.
Which involves arranging appropriate health care services for the patient who is being released from an inpatient hospitalization?
a. concurrent review b. discharge planning c. preadmission certification d. preauthorization
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A) carefully passing other motorists on the right. B) using the siren only when at an intersection. C) checking for tailgaters behind the ambulance. D) staying at least 10 feet behind other vehicles.