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tingc95

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If the combining form cardi/o means heart, what is the best definition for the term cardiograph?
 
  A) a recording of the heart beat
  B) an instrument for recording the heart beat
  C) the technologist who makes a heart recording
  D) the action of taking a heart recording

Question 2

An evaluation of skin turgor is an assessment of the skin's:
 
  A) thickness.
  B) color.
  C) thinness.
  D) resiliency.


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akpaschal

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

B
Explanation: B) The suffix -graph refers to an instrument or piece of equipment.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: D) Turgor refers to the resiliency of the skin, which depends upon the amount of fluid in the cells and between the cells.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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