What is the term for the electrical currents that travel across the cell membranes of the heart?

a. conduction c. stimulus
b. nerve impulse d. action potential


b. nerve impulse

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Which statement is true about assigning codes for physician prescribed drugs?

A) the Table of Drugs is always located at the end of the index B) all codes should be verified in the Tabular list C) names of drugs are not found in the Index D) the Table of Drugs only contains brand name drugs

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With age, skeletal muscles become more elastic, resulting in less muscle tone

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Using a very narrow material such as wire or rope for a tourniquet can cause:

a. serious tissue damage. b. inadequate pressure to control bleeding. c. worse bleeding. d. venous pooling.

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Conditions that can affect airway patency and cause abnormal clearance of secretions include which of the following? 1. Foreign bodies 2. Tumors 3. Inflammation 4. Bronchospasm

a. 1, 2, and 3 only b. 2 and 4 only c. 2, 3, and 4 only d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

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