Which procedure is a surgical puncture of the chest wall to remove fluid?

A) pleurocentesis
B) thoracostomy
C) thoracentesis
D) bronchoplasty


C) thoracentesis

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A. Understanding of the medication B. Ability to swallow C. Allergies D. Eyesight

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Which of the following organizations is responsible for the credentialing of health education specialists?

A) The National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. B) The Coalition of National Health Education Organizations, USA C) The International Union for Health Promotion and Education D) The Directors of Health Promotion and Health Education

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A person following a vegan diet avoids all foods of animal origin

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following factors is NOT associated with the increasing popularity of cohabitation?

A. a larger pool of single and divorced people B. younger average age at marriage C. increased availability of contraceptives D. greater social acceptance of premarital sex

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