Which term means "containing pus"?
a. purulent
b. aspirate
c. rales
d. asphyxiation
a
Explanation:
a. purulent: correct
b. aspirate: to inhale fluid or foreign object into the airways
c. rales: abnormal crackling sounds made during inhalation
d. asphyxiation: lack of oxygen that can lead to unconsciousness and death if not corrected immediately
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