Which of these conditions involves an infection in the retroperitoneal portion of the abdomen?

A) Gastroenteritis
B) Hepatitis
C) Pancreatitis
D) Inflamed spleen


C) Pancreatitis

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What was the name of the first professional organization for the field of respiratory care?

a. American Association for Inhalation Therapy b. National Organization for Inhalation Therapy c. Inhalation Therapy Association d. Better Breathers Organization

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Which of the following, if present, may cause an increase in the normal Q-angle?

a. Genu valgum b. A narrow pelvis c. Medially rotated pelvis d. Femoral retroversion

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Warming a capillary bed to 42° C has which of the following effects? 1. It constricts the underlying blood vessels. 2. It increases blood flow well above tissue needs. 3. It "arterializes" the capillary blood

a. 1 and 2 only b. 1 and 3 only c. 2 and 3 only d. 1, 2, and 3

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The Caldwell-Luc procedure is an eponym for a specific type of:

A. tonsillectomy. B. sinusotomy. C. hernia repair. D. esophagogastroduodenoscopy.

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