Which of the following BEST defines "pneumothorax"?
A. A bacterial infection that causes pneumonia, sinusitis, ear infections, peritonitis, and many other pathologies
B. Fibrous bands that form between organs and/or tissues within the abdominal cavity, which most commonly after an injury or during postoperative recovery
C. An intestinal condition in which part of the small intestine folds in on itself, thereby creating a telescope-like compression as the walls of the small intestine rub together
D. An abnormal presence of air or gas within the pleural cavity, which can cause pain, difficult breathing, or lung collapse
D
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a. DNA. c. organelle. b. cell. d. tissue.
Which type of needle is frequently used in ophthalmologic procedures?
a. 1/2 circle blunt b. 5/8 circle taper c. straight Keith d. spatula
Which of the following is used both as a disinfectant and as an antiseptic, but has limited effectiveness in the presence of blood products, mucus, or soap?
A. Acid products B. Bleach C. Iodine D. Boiling water E. Formaldehyde
At a dental office, assessing a patient's general health status consists of ____.
A. monitoring a patient's temperature B. reviewing a patient's medical history and determining the likely side effects of any prescribed medications C. asking the patient if they are experiencing any symptoms associated with their medical conditions D. determing if a patient should be classified as ASA V