A ________ is a characteristic that increases the likelihood that an individual will develop a particular disease or experience an injury

A) cause
B) pathogen
C) carcinogen
D) risk factor


Answer: D

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Telling a patient to assume a prone position is the same as saying

A. "Lie down on your belly." B. "Lie down on your back." C. "Stand with your back towards me." D. "Lie down on your side." E. "Stand up with your arms over your head."

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Which of the following is NOT a healthy practice when exercising in a hot and/or

humid environment? a. stretch and cool off if muscle cramping occurs b. modify exercise intensity c. restrict water intake to prevent nausea d. stop and cool off immediately if chills or light-headedness occur e. all of the answers are correct

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A small wire tube that is placed in an artery to help keep it open is called

A. a stent. B. a coronary angioplasty. C. a pacemaker. D. an electrocardiogram.

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