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Snoring may be caused by:
 
  a. poor muscle tone, an upper respiratory infectionor a deviated septum.
 b. increased muscle tone, excessive tissue or adeviated septum.
 c. poor muscle tone, excessive tissue or a nondeviated septum.
 d. increased muscle tone, bronchodilation or a
  deviated septum.

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Which of the following walking aids would be used by an individual with one-sided weakness?
 
  a. Crutches.
  b. Walker.
  c. Walking stick.
  d. Wheelchair.

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Orthostatic hypotension can be reduced in an individual who had previously been immobilised by:
 
  a. dangling' legs off the side of the bed beforeambulating.
 b. giving them antihypertensive medication.
  c. ensuring that the individual is slightly dehydrated.
  d. getting them to stand up as quickly as possible.

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The neurological disorder characterised by frequent, irresistible sleep attacks', in which the individual unintentionally falls asleep in inappropriate situations, is referred to as:
 
  a. sleep apnoea.
  b. insomnia.
  c. parasomnia.
  d. narcolepsy.

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