A patient was diagnosed with an inflammation of the heart muscle. The medical term for this condition is:

A. endocarditis.
B. pericarditis.
C. myocarditis.
D. ischemia.


Answer: C

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A(n) ________ refers to a situation in which one leaves the confines of the classroom and works without payment in a health care setting using newly-acquired medical assisting skills under the supervision of someone at the site.

A. mentorship B. job C. externship D. temp position

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In _______ the AORN board of directors created the ________________

A. 1968, Association of Operating Room Technicians B. 1965, Association of Operating Room Technicians C. 1968, Association of Operating Room Nurses D. 1967, Association of Operating Room Nurses

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Number 10 on the figure of the male reproductive system represents the ________.

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

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A ____ breath is initiated and delivered by the ventilator when it senses the patient's spontaneous inspiratory effort.

A. time-triggered B. pressure-triggered C. volume-triggered D. flow-triggered

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