What does the term tachypnea mean?

A) slow breathing
B) rapid breathing
C) difficult breathing
D) irregular breathing


B
Explanation: B) Correct. The prefix tachy- means fast or rapid.

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The combining form aer/o means ________.

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

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The pictograph in the following figure gives typical hourly rates for these health care providers. Use the graph and find the ratio of the hourly rate for a Certified Dental Assistant to the hourly rate for a Certified Nurse Assistant.


A) 7 to 5
B) 6 to 5
C) 7 to 9
D) 5 to 6
E) 5 to 3

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Stanley volunteers at a local soup kitchen, and he feels that it enhances his overall health. This is an example of _____.

A. occupational wellness B. spiritual wellness C. environmental wellness D. physical wellness E. emotional wellness

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The term diastole means ________ phase of the heart cycle

A) contraction B) narrowing C) relaxation D) pumping

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