Exam (elaborations) DLA 367

A by-product of involuntary muscle contraction and relaxation is: Select one: A. oxygen. B. lactic acid. C. heat. D. nitrogen. A patient has a blood pressure of 130/70 mm Hg. The "130" in this measurement represents: Select one: A. atrial contraction. B. ventricular relaxation. C. ventricular contraction. D. ventricular filling. A patient has a large accumulation of blood in the sac surrounding the heart. Which type of shock would this condition cause? Select one: A. Hypovolemic B. Obstructive C. Cardiogenic D. Neurogenic Bile is produced by the liver and concentrated and stored in the: Select one: A. stomach. B. kidneys. C. gallbladder. D. pancreas. If a patient's chest barely moves during inhalation, even if the patient's respiratory rate is normal, you should suspect that: Select one: A. minute volume is decreased. B. expiratory reserve volume is decreased. C. overall tidal volume is increased. D. inspiratory reserve is increased.