If the cuff size is too small for the patient, the blood pressure reading will be:

A) correct.
B) falsely lowered.
C) falsely elevated.
D) None of the above


C

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A. Problem-solving B. Perfectionism C. Strategic planning D. Momentum

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Carbohydrates are primarily derived from which food group?

dairy breads and cereals fats and oils proteins

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What type of tissue is also known as dense connective tissue and is composed of an abundant amount of collagenous fibers where one end is joined to muscle?

A) A. Bursa B) B. Cartilage C) C. Ligaments D) D. Tendons

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A 26-year-old with hemophilia fell in his garage, cutting his arm on a nail protruding from a door frame. Emergency Medical Responders are on scene holding a blood soaked towel on his right forearm. He is alert and oriented with a pale complexion. They report the following vital signs: pulse 98, respirations 18, blood pressure 142/66, and SpO2 99% on room air. Your initial priority in caring for

this patient is: A) providing supplemental oxygen. B) immediate transport to the hospital. C) replacing the towel with a sterile dressing. D) stopping the bleeding.

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