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A healthcare professional who is using the palpation method is tapping various parts of the body.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Ventilation-perfusion scan is another name for pulmonary function test.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

FALSE
Explanation: Tapping is associated with percussion, not palpation.

Answer to Question 2

FALSE
Explanation: Ventilation-perfusion scan is another name for a lung scan.



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