What is the causative mechanism and the structure(s) involved in "tennis elbow"?

What will be an ideal response?


ANS:
Tennis elbow is presumed to be microtears in the wrist extensors created by forceful and repeated wrist extension.

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a. Prolonged expiratory time b. Permissive hypercapnia c. Inverse ratio ventilation d. Intermittent mandatory ventilation

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a. True b. False

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There are many professional expectations for phlebotomists but one of the most important is a code of ethics. Which of the following would be an example of ethical behavior?

A) good posture B) respect for patient's privacy C) ability to look at blood without fainting D) maintaining a healthy lifestyle

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