Author Question: Which abbreviation does NOT stand for a type of dyspnea or difficult breathing? A) SOB B) DOE ... (Read 58 times)

tsand2 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Which abbreviation does NOT stand for a type of dyspnea or difficult breathing?

A) SOB
B) DOE
C) PPD
D) PND

Question 2

An ORIF would use all of the following to fix a fracture EXCEPT ________.

A) orthosis
B) screws
C) nails
D) plates

katkat_flores · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: A) Shortness of breath (SOB) is difficulty breathing.
B) Dyspnea on exertion (DOE) is a type of dyspnea.
C) Correct PPD means packs per day or purified protein derivative.
D) Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea (PND) is a type of dyspnea.

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: A) Correct An orthosis is a brace; it is not used to fix a fracture.
B) Screws are used during an ORIF to hold the fracture fragments.
C) Nails are used during an ORIF to hold the fracture fragments.
D) Plates are used during an ORIF to hold the fracture fragments.