What is the difference between a thrombus and an embolus?


A thrombus is a blood clot. An embolus is an occlusion in the vessel that could be a clot but also a foreign object such as a piece of tissue or even air or gas that would obstruct the blood flow through the vessel.

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As a rule, when therapist personal information is shared for the purposes of helping a client, then the boundaries between professional roles and personal relationships remain intact

Which of the following therapist personal disclosures would be appropriate to disclose to a client? Explaining that.: a) You plan to move to the coast. b) You don't like treating your client's partner. c) Your business is currently being audited by the tax department. d) You are considering marriage to a mutual friend.

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Which of the following is a prefix meaning "against"?

A. -opsy B. -itis C. Anti- D. Homeo-

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Pugilistic posturing can cause what to happen to the body during the fire?

a. Have less COHb in the blood stream b. Movement from its original location c. Conflict with the fire patterns d. Cause the scene to be harder to read

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The physician performs an EGD (flexible, transoral) for removal of a coin. Index:

What will be an ideal response?

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