When taking a blood pressure, what is the last sound you hear recorded as?

What will be an ideal response?


The last sound you hear is recorded as the diastolic pressure.

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The telephone in a medical office should be answered by the ________

a. first ring b. second ring c. third ring d. voice mail system

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When an elderly individual is injured, deterioration of compensatory mechanisms in the patient can result in:

A) A rapid onset of shock B) Resistant hypertension C) Agitation D) Chronic depression

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Ventricular tachycardia is usually a result of escape

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The first paragraph of a letter of application should ____

A) state why you feel you are qualified for the job B) mention that a résumé is included C) tell the employer how to contact you D) state your purpose for writing

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