The surge of blood in an artery caused by the heart contraction is the

a. pulse.
b. blood pressure.
c. aneurysm.
d. pacemaker.


a. pulse

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

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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When a conscious choking victim becomes unresponsive, you should place the person:

A) in an upright position. B) on his/her back. C) on his/her side. D) over the back of a chair.

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Which group of nurses completes a three-year program in a hospital?

a. RN, Associate Degree b. RN, Diploma c. RN, Nurse Practitioner d. RN, Clinical Nurse Specialist

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