Doctors use a stethoscope to perform ____ to assess heart, lung, and bowel sounds.
A. percussion
B. auscultation
C. palpation
D. manipulation
E. inspection
B. auscultation
Auscultation usually involves the use of a stethoscope.
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A) damage to the brain, nerves, red blood cells, and digestive system B) hypotension, bradycardia, hypothermia, coma, and respiratory arrest C) gastroenteritis, neurologic toxicity, bloody diarrhea, and shock D) abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
________ can be both an expression of comfort and a way of controlling people
A. Harassment C. Values B. Touch D. Interactions
Electronically processing claim forms to insurance carriers:
A) lengthens the turnaround time B) reduces the amount of preparation time for the claims processor C) is discouraged because of the danger of violating HIPAA D) is more expensive than traditional manual claims processing
The combining form that means, "kneecap":
A) patell/o. B) petro/o. C) phalang/o. D) pub/o.