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kwoodring

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Which of the following statements regarding fibrillation is NOT true?
 
  a. It is the abnormal quivering of heart fibers.
  b. Atrial fibrillation is more dangerous than ventricular fibrillation.
  c. Ventricular fibrillation may cause death.
  d. Defibrillation may be necessary to give the heart a normal beat.

Question 2

Tinnitus is a nonconstructed term meaning dizziness.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b
Explanation:
a. It is the abnormal quivering of heart fibers: true statement
b. Atrial fibrillation is more dangerous than ventricular fibrillation: correct
c. Ventricular fibrillation may cause death: true statement
d. Defibrillation may be necessary to give the heart a normal beat: true statement

Answer to Question 2

FALSE
Explanation: Tinnitus, which is a ringing or buzzing sensation in the ears, is derived from Latin tinnio, meaning jingling sound.


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