Which of the following terms is (are) commonly applied to a patient with emphysema?

1. Pink puffer
2. Blue bloater
3. Type A COPD
4. Type B COPD
a. 1
b. 2
c. 1, 3
d. 2, 4


C
The expression "pink puffer" and the medical term "Type A COPD" are applied to patients with emphysema.

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A) Patient found lying in bed B) Patient who is nauseated C) Patient with a suspected spinal injury D) Patient with difficulty breathing

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What is a suspected risk factor for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), a condition in which an infant stops breathing and dies during sleep?

A. malnutrition B. lack of breast feeding C. spoiled baby food D. smoking around infants

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What will be an ideal response?

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