Choose the term that best matches the description.

A. accumulation of fluid in the abdomen
B. decrease in the supply of blood to an organ
C. profuse sweating
D. CVA
E. decrease in quality and/or quantity of RBCs
F. inadequate oxygen levels
G. difficulty breathing
H. spitting up blood
I. transient ischemic attack
J. myocardial infarction
K. blood clot


A. ascites
B. ischemia
C. diaphoresis
D. stroke
E. anemia
F. hypoxia
G. dyspnea
H. hemoptysis
I. TIA
J. heart attack
K. thrombophlebitis

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a. they scan one page at a time once the page is full. b. staff members scan items as the patient uses them. c. all items are entered by hand using numeric codes. d. None of the above

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Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a quick, easy method for making millions of copies of any fragment of ________. 

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

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Which of the following can cause pneumonia?

1. Bacteria 2. Viruses 3. Prions 4. Fungi a. 1, 2 b. 2, 3 c. 1, 2, 4 d. 1, 2, 3, 4

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Approved teaching hospitals receive increased Medicare payments according to a(n) __________ adjustment

a. disproportionate share hospital b. indirect medical education c. risk of inpatient patient mortality d. severity of inpatient illness

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