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KimWrice

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on: Jul 3, 2018
What is defined as the removal or destruction of disease-causing organisms or infected material by using hygienic measures, cleaning agents, antiseptics and/or disinfectants?
 
  A) Medical asepsis
  B) Sterilization
  C) Cauterization
  D) Standard Precautions

Question 2

Which of the following mechanisms is responsible for hypoxemia in the patient with a pulmonary embolism?
 
  A) Pulmonary shunting
  B) Pulsus paradoxus
  C) Lower airway obstruction
  D) Atelectasis


Heffejeff

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

A


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