The use of extreme cold to destroy unwanted tissue is called ________; this procedure is often used to remove skin lesions and lesions on the cervix.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


cryosurgery

Cryosurgery is the use of extreme cold to destroy unwanted tissue.

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A) True B) False

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Luminous infrared is usually positioned ________ away from the treatment area

A) 24-30" B) 6-12" C) 12-18" D) 18-24"

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Which of the following computations is used to calculate mean arterial blood pressure?

A. Mean Arterial Pressure = (Cardiac Output * Systemic Vascular Resistance) + Central Venous Pressure B. Mean Arterial Pressure = (Cardiac Output / Systemic Vascular Resistance) + Central Venous Pressure C. Mean Arterial Pressure = (Cardiac Output / Central Venous Pressure) + Systemic Vascular Resistance D. Mean Arterial Pressure = (Cardiac Output * Central Venous Pressure) + Systemic Vascular Resistance

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Which of the following organizations developed and established the safety requirements known as National Patient Safety Goals? 

A. American Medical Association B. The Joint Commission C. American Hospital Association D. American College of Physicians E. American Pharmacists Association

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