Which of the following is the decrease or drop in blood pressure that occurs when the individual rises to a sitting or standing position from a reclining position?
a. Decreased peripheral circulation
b. Postural hypotension
c. Polyarteritis nodosa
d. Raynaud's disease
Answer: b. Postural hypotension
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Which one of the following statements about different musculoskeletal injuries is TRUE?
A) A sprain is an injury to a joint with possible damage to or tearing of ligaments. B) A dislocation occurs when the bone within a joint is broken. C) A fracture occurs when a tendon connecting muscle to a bone is overstretched and injured. D) Strains are injuries that occur to ligaments and the joints to which they are attached.
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