Arteries ________ because of the high pumping pressure they receive from the heart.

A. stiffen
B. make a hissing sound
C. expand
D. pulsate

Answer: D

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When examining the chest of a patient who has an automated implanted cardioverter defibrillator, you would MOST likely find it:

A) just below the xiphoid process. B) below the left or right clavicle. C) in the lower aspect of the chest. D) just lateral to the lower sternum.

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