Hardening of the arteries Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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A 60-year-old male presents to his primary care provider reporting chest pain. He is diagnosed with atherosclerosis. This disease is caused by: a. Arterial wall thinning and weakening b. Abnormally dilated arteries and veins c. Abnormal thickening and hardening of vessel walls d. Autonomic nervous system imbalances Ans: ANS: C Atherosclerosis is a form of arteriosclerosis characterized by thickening and hardening of the vessel wall. A patient wants to know what causes atherosclerosis....

The process by which suspended particles settle to the bottom of a liquid is - Answer- Sedimentation Arterial tube connections can be identified as which of the following? 1. quick-clamp 2. threaded 3. slip-type 4. Luer-Lok - Answer- 2,3,4 A secondary injection point used to clear the hand and fingers is the: - Answer- Ulnar artery Which of the following injection sites should be used when embalming a newborn infant? 1. ascending aorta 2. right common carotid 3. abdominal aorta ...

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