What is the most common cause of pulmonary fibrosis?

a. A virus
b. Inhaled dusts
c. Drug reaction
d. Unknown


ANS: D
The two most common interstitial lung diseases, sarcoidosis and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, have no known cause.

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A) Relieve anxiety or stress B) Address neck and shoulder tension C) Relieve respiratory congestion D) Improve large intestine function

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In the OPQRST secondary assessment tool, the letter S stands for severity, which is measured by the patient on a scale of:

A. best to worst. B. 1 to 10. C. 0 to 100. D. A to Z.

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What is the difference between a third-degree burn and a fourth-degree burn?

A) Skin grafts are recommended for a third-degree burn. B) Skin grafts are required for a third-degree burn. C) Skin grafts are recommended for a fourth-degree burn. D) Skin grafts are required for a fourth-degree burn.

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When building an OV template how is the template typically named?

A. By the Chief Complaint. B. By the tests that will be ordered. C. By the creating physician's name. D. By Template Color Code.

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