The American Cancer Society has put together seven cancer warning signs for adults using the acronym ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


CAUTION

The acronym CAUTION (Change in bowel/bladder habits; A sore that won't heal; Unusual bleeding or discharges; Thickening, lump in breast or another part of the body; Indigestion or problems swallowing; Obvious change in moles, warts; Nagging cough or hoarseness) is meant to help adult patients recognize warning signs of cancer.

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a. Decompensated b. Obstructive c. Compensated d. Distributed

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How often must solid-fuel cooking equipment be cleaned?

A. Weekly B. Biweekly C. Monthly D. Bimonthly

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__________ a medical emergency that involves a blockage of the main artery of the lung or one of the arterial branches within the lungs; caused by a substance or material called an embolus, which obstructs blood flow and increases pressure on the right ventricle of the heart; can cause difficulty breathing, painful and/or rapid breathing, and heart palpitations

Fill in the blank with correct word.

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One general guideline for safety outside the laboratory is that the phlebotomist should properly dispose of all "____" in the appropriate puncture-resistant container.

A. points B. sharps C. sticks D. scoops

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