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maegan_martin

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The pressure against the walls of the blood vessels as blood is ejected from the heart and circulates through the body is the ________ blood pressure.
 
  A) central venous B) systolic C) diastolic D) mean arterial

Question 2

A distraught husband awoke to find his 26-year-old wife not breathing and cold to the touch. Since your assessment indicates that the woman has been dead for some time, you contact medical direction for authorization to withhold emergency care. The medical director agrees and the coroner is notified. At this time, your immediate responsibility is:
 
  A) establishing the time of death.
  B) preparing for the next call.
  C) determining the cause of death.
  D) providing supportive care to the husband.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D



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