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Which of the following conditions may result in a collapsed lung?
 
  a. Pulmonary embolus.
  b. Pleural effusion.
  c. Paracentesis.
  d. Pneumothorax.

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A circadian rhythm refers to which of the following?
 
  a. A 24-hour period of time.
  b. Rhythmic breathing patterns when sleeping.
  c. Persistent daytime sleepiness.
  d. Sleep cycles.

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The reason that a blood product must be initiated slowly is:
 
  a. that it stops the backflow of the blood productinto the saline.
 b. so that the blood filter does not become cloggedwith the initial by-products caused by the bloodbeing in stasis.
 c. that it minimises the risk for bacterial infection.
  d. that the majority of blood reactions occur within
  the first 10 minutes.

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A condition characterised by increased pH (above 7.45) is called:
 
  a. acidosis.
  b. alkalosis.
  c. buffer.
  d. base.

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