A Benefit of Purchasing from a Local Vendor Is That

question 146

Multiple Choice

A benefit of purchasing from a local vendor is that ____.

• A) the cost of supplies may be lower
• B) specialty items are more readily available
• C) more personal assistance is offered
• D) a savings of 50% or more may occur
• E) the vendor gets to know your patients

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Definitions:

Blood Pressure

The pressure of circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, often measured as systolic over diastolic and a vital sign of cardiovascular health.

Stethoscope

A medical instrument used to listen to the sounds generated inside the body, especially those from the heart and lungs.

Stroke Volume

The amount of blood ejected from the left ventricle of the heart with each contraction.

Intercalated Discs

Specialized structures in cardiac muscle cells that facilitate cell-to-cell communication and contraction through gap junctions and desmosomes.