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nevelica

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Many of the medical and nursing terms today are taken from Greek terms. In ancient Greek times, who was the goddess of health?
 
  a. Athena c. Hygeia
  b. Medusa d. Perpetua

Question 2

The second stage of the inflammatory process is characterized by which of the following?
 
  a. activation of the in-flammatory process c. swelling
  b. erythema d. pus


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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
The ancient Greeks built temples to honor Hygeia, the goddess of health.

Answer to Question 2

B
Stage 1 is the activation of the inflammatory process. Stage 2 produces characteristic signs of redness and increased warmth. Stage 3 is when the infection is walled off and nonpitting edema or swelling occurs. Stage 4 is when purulent exudate or pus is produced.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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