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stephzh

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When taking a patient's blood pressure:
 A) the cuff should be inflated rapidly to 30 mm Hg above the palpatory reading
  B) the cuff should be partially inflated when applied
  C) the manometer must be viewed directly from a distance of not more than 6 feet
  D) a minimum of 5 seconds should elapse between inflations

Question 2

In order to assist patients in taking charge of their own health, offices now utilize the services of:
 A) health coaches.
  B) patient navigators.
  C) case managers.
  D) All of the above



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

A



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