What is the most frequent symptom found in patients with confirmed pulmonary emboli?
a. Cough
b. Dyspnea
c. Leg swelling
d. Pleuritic pain
ANS: B
The most frequent symptom in patients with angiographically confirmed pulmonary embolism is dyspnea.
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The basis of the Hippocratic oath is
a. nonmaleficence. b. veracity. c. confidentiality. d. none of the above.
Use of the high-speed handpiece could spread microorganisms through which mode of transmission?
indirect contact vector inhalation direct contact
When it is not possible to obtain a pulmonary function measurement on a pediatric patient, which of the following could be helpful in diagnosing respiratory symptoms?
A) arterial blood gas analysis B) chest radiographs C) placement of a chest tube D) diffusing capacity of carbon monoxide (DLCO) testing