What does the term ligation mean?

A) to come together
B) to insert an object
C) to tie or bind off blood vessels
D) to destroy, loosen, or release


C

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What is the medical term for normal breathing?

a. apnea b. bradypnea c. dyspnea d. eupnea

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Which of the following statements about conjunctivitis is not true?

A. Excessive glare can cause conjunctivitis. B. It is a condition in which fluid pressure builds up inside the eye. C. When caused by a virus, conjunctivitis produces a watery discharge from the eye. D. When caused by bacteria, conjunctivitis may produce pus that may form a crust. E. Standard Precautions should be used when working with a patient with conjunctivitis.

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A health record may be known as a(n):

A. MPI. B. record. C. medical record. D. chart.

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