Which of the following types of hypertension has no known cause?

A. Hypovolemic
B. Adventitious
C. Essential (Idiopathic)
D. Secondary


Answer: C

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A) Good values B) Respect within the organization C) Communication skills D) All of the above

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Which of these statements made by another crew member would cause you to disregard the use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for a patient?

A) "His respirations are agonal and slow." B) "He had bleeding stomach ulcers two years ago." C) "His SpO2 has fallen from 92% to 88%." D) "His blood pressure is 186/108 mmHg."

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Which of the following is not a reason for performing an ECG?

A. To check for heart rhythm abnormalities B. To document irregular heartbeats C. As part of a yearly, routine physical exam D. To determine if there is a blockage in a coronary artery

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Right axis deviation is considered normal in which group of patients?

A. Men and women over the age of 40 B. Patients who are obese and patients who smoke C. Pregnant women and patients with diabetes D. Children and tall, thin adults

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