A surgical puncture into the chest cavity to aspirate fluid is known as thoracentesis

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


TRUE

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Sounds (ringing, buzzing, hissing, roaring) that are heard constantly or intermittently in one or both ears, even in a quiet environment, are a symptom of the condition known as ________

A) acoustic B) vertigo C) tinnitus D) decibel

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Which of the following best describes isometric (static) exercise?

A. A muscle contracts and shortens as force is controlled. B. Speed of movement is controlled during muscle contraction. C. A muscle contracts but does not change in length.

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The root in the term nephrolithiasis means

A. hard B. condition C. kidney D. stone E. crush

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Jane went to the health center for a routine physical and blood test. The laboratory notified her that her total cholesterol level was 180 and her HDL-cholesterol was 30. What is Jane's total cholesterol to HDL cholesterol ratio?

A. 1:1 B. 3:1 C. 6:1 D. 16:1 E. 30:1

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