A common respiratory condition occurring due to increased secretions and retained secretions in persons who are immobile is:

A) pneumonia
B) emphysema
C) fibrosis
D) bronchospasm


Answer: A) pneumonia

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

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Which of the following joint injuries is accompanied by inflammation?

A. sprains B. dislocations C. bursitis D. all of the above

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What percentage of the US population is Rh negative?

A) 1.5% of Caucasians and 5% of African Americans B) 15% of Caucasians and 5% of African Americans C) 25% of the total population D) 5% of Caucasians and 5% of African Americans

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What type of cell has abundant mitochondria?

A. fibroblast (makes protein fibers) B. liver cells that detoxify hydrogen peroxide C. white blood cell, a phagocyte D. mucus cell (secretes mucus) E. cardiac muscle cells (require large amounts of ATP)

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