Which of the following conditions represents a progressive, irreversible condition with diminished respiratory capacity?

A) Dyspnea
B) Asthma
C) Pneumonia
D) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
E) Croup


Ans: D) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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Studies show that in comparison with sports today, the tournaments and sport activities in medieval and early modern Europe were

A. more rule-governed. B. more violent. C. less likely to involve serious injuries. D. more likely to use technology.

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A lateral sacral projection with accurate positioning demonstrates

1. the long axis of the sacrum aligned with the long axis of the collimated field. 2. near-superimposition of the greater sciatic notches. 3. an open L5-S1 intervertebral disk space. 4. the median sacral crest in profile. a. 1 and 2 only b. 1, 2, and 3 only c. 3 and 4 only d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

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When creating a new patient encounter using the Student Edition software, where do you enter the chief complaint?

a. Sx tab b. Vital Signs form c. Note form d. Dx tab

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