Pericardiocentesis is the removal of the pericardial sac around the heart
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
FALSE
Explanation: Pericardiocentesis is puncture of the pericardium with a needle to remove excess fluid.
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1. People with more stress tend to have more colds. 2. Insomnia, headaches, and digestive problems may be caused by uncontrolled stress. 3. There is evidence to support the idea that major changes in a person's life contribute to illness. 4. Daily hassles such as misplacing your car keys are often greater sources of stress than major life changes. 5. People who work in rewarding "helping" professions, such as teachers and social workers, are less prone to burnout than are people in other types of professions.
Match the combining form calcane/o with its closest definition.
A. arm B. joint C. heel D. neck
An example of an acceptable nonverbal form of communication is
a. laughing at the student. b. indicating a "thumbs-up." c. staring them down. d. using sarcasm to show a humorous side.
Which of the following statements is NOT true about the root glomerul/o?
A. It refers to the cluster of small blood vessels inside the kidney. B. It comes from the Latin word meaning little ball. C. It is the basic working unit of the kidney. D. It is part of the urinary system. E. The glomerulus serves as the primary place for filtering the blood to form urine.