Which of the following suffixes means "weakness"?

–tomy
–trophy
–asthenia
–phasia


–asthenia

Rationale: The suffix –asthenia means "weakness"; -tomy means incision, -trophy means development, and –phasia means speech.

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a. Hypotonia, ataxia, and incoordination b. Excessive urine production and thirst c. Unilateral wild, uncontrolled, flinging movements of the extremities d. Excessive fat deposition and underdeveloped genitalia

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The two models used for prioritizing inspections are the __________ and __________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following BEST defines a "detailed general multisystem physical examination"?

A. Documentation of at least 12 elements identified by a bullet in two or more areas/systems or two elements identified by a bullet in at least six areas/systems B. Documentation of between five and seven organ systems and/or body areas C. Documentation of at least six organ systems or body areas, with at least three elements identified by a bullet in each of the six examined organ systems or body areas D. Documentation of an extended examination of the affected body areas and/or organ systems, as well as any other symptomatic body area or organ system

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Match the terms relating to electricity with the correct statement.

a. watt (W) b. semiconductor c. titanium d. circuit breaker e. electrification by contact f. potential difference g. rheostat h. electrification by induction 1. a device to control resistance 2. an expression of electrical power 3. superconductor 4. receiving an electrical shock from touching a doorknob 5. silicon 6. the production of lightning

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