____ is caused by a blocked artery in the lungs and is frequently the result of immobility. 

A. Pulmonary edema
B. Pulmonary embolism
C. Pneumothorax
D. Sinusitis


B. Pulmonary embolism

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________ Many patients have elevated blood pressure readings just from being in a medical environment

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The safety tactic for eliminating accidental restart of farm machinery is called:

a. equipment shut down. c. equipment lock-out/tag-out. b. equipment power kill. d. equipment stabilization.

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The heart impulse's automatic, spontaneous initiation is known as its:

A. tone B. automaticity C. conduction D. excitability

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It is important to back up files to prevent loss of information when patient records are stored on a(n) _______________ in case the hard drive crashes. 

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

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