Pleuritis, also called pleurisy, is considered a(n) ________.

A. lower respiratory condition
B. infectious condition
C. mechanical injury
D. malignancy


Answer: B

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The administrative staff can document in which section of the medical record?

a. Physician Notes b. Laboratory c. Social work d. Financial

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Which of the following professional titles is written correctly?

a. Dr. Sally Wong, M.D. b. Hal Salinas, Registered Nurse c. Stephen Carruthers, O.D. d. Dr. Elena Gutierrez, D.D.S.

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At what point is a patient considered undernourished?

a. When the body weight is less than 60% to 70% of ideal body weight (IBW) b. When the body weight is more than 50% to 65% of ideal body weight (IBW) c. When the body weight is less than 70% to 80% of ideal body weight (IBW) d. When the body weight is less than 40% to 50% of ideal body weight (IBW)

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