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olgavictoria

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on: Jul 16, 2018
During bronchoscopy, a tumor was found in the right mainstem bronchus. What is the recommended treatment?
 
  a. Pneumonectomy
  b. Brachytherapy
  c. Cryotherapy
  d. Photodynamic therapy

Question 2

Which of the following are basic methods to record assessment data?
 
  1. Computer documentation
  2. Block chart
  3. Source-oriented record
  4. Problem-oriented medical record
  a. 1, 2
  b. 2, 3
  c. 1, 3, 4
  d. 1, 2, 3, 4


jliusyl

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Brachytherapy involves the placement of small radioactive rods into or near the tumor to kill the cancerous cells.

Answer to Question 2

C
Widely accepted methods to record patient data include computer documentation, source-oriented record (also called a traditional chart), block chart, and problem-oriented medical record.


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