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sc00by25

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The diagnostic procedure to measure the capacity of the lungs and the volume of air during inhalation and exhalation is ________.
 
  A) pulse oximetry
  B) the Heimlich maneuver
  C) a pulmonary function test
  D) arterial blood gases

Question 2

Radioactive substances that emit positrons are used in ________ scans.
 
  A) US
  B) KUB
  C) RAIU
  D) PET


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: A) Oximetry measures the oxygen level in the blood.
B) The Heimlich maneuver is not a diagnostic procedure.
C) Correct
D) Arterial blood gases measure the oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the blood.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: A) Ultrasound (US) does not use positrons.
B) A kidneys, ureters, and bladder (KUB) x-ray does not use positrons.
C) A radioactive iodine uptake (RAIU) does not use positrons.
D) Correct


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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