Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. Histoplasmosis is a fungal infection.
2. In pneumoconiosis, the air sacs fill up with fluid.
3. A pulmonary embolism may cause an infarct in the lung tissue.
4. C&S is a blood test that determines oxygen content in the blood.
5. Empyema is also called pyothorax.
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
In pneumonia, not pneumoconiosis, the air sacs fill up with fluid.
3. TRUE
4. FALSE
Explanation: A C&S checks for bacterial growth and the antibiotics to which the bacteria are
sensitive. Arterial blood gases is a test that determines oxygen content in the blood.
5. TRUE
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a. Agree to the change but only if the molecules of the medicine will fit through the tiny lumen of the needles. b. Agree to the change as long as he will be cooperative, as his comfort is important. c. Carefully explain to Patrick and his parents why you cannot do this, and give the injection as ordered. d. Document the incident as medication refusal and do not give the shot.
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A) pancreasitis. B) pancreatitis. C) pancreatin. D) pancreatic.
The medical term for surgical repair of a muscle is _____
A) myorrhaphy? B) ?neuroplasty C) ?myoplasty D) ?mucous
Inability to forgive could lead to ill health.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)