Which of the following terms means open or unblocked?
A) patent
B) percussion
C) asphyxia
D) stridor
A) patent
Patent means open or unblocked. Percussion is using the fingertips to tap on a
surface to determine the condition beneath the surface. Asphyxia is a lack of oxygen. Stridor is a
harsh, high-pitched sound.
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