Which of the following statements regarding sleep apnea is FALSE?

A. In central sleep apnea, the brain does not correctly regulate the diaphragm and other breathing mechanisms.
B. Death may occur during sleep as a result of sleep apnea.
C. Sleep apnea may increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
D. Sleep apnea is characterized by continuous snoring.


D. Sleep apnea is characterized by continuous snoring.

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A) $–5738.88 B) $–4738.88 C) $–3738.88 D) $–11738.88 E) $–10838.88

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A(n) __________________ is a physician who specializes in the diseases of the heart.

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

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If activities are NOT selected based on their ability to help clients achieve their goals, what is likely to happen?

a. Clients will report high satisfaction. b. Clients will improve their internal locus of control and perceived freedom. c. Clients will not attain their goals. d. Clients will not return to the facility.

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Which of the following statements is accurate?

A. As a fluid becomes denser, it becomes more viscous. B. As a fluid becomes denser, it exerts greater forces on moving body. C. Both as a fluid becomes denser, it exerts greater forces on moving body and as a fluid becomes denser, it becomes more viscous. D. None of these answers is correct.

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