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A pulmonary embolism can be caused by ________.
 
  A) a blood clot in the leg
  B) bronchospasm of the bronchi
  C) bronchitis
  D) a bacterial lung infection

Question 2

A nurse is starting a new job as a clinic nurse. Prior to starting, she needs to have a skin test, which is used to determine the presence of tuberculosis infection. This test is also known as a _________________ skin test.
 
  A. COPD
   B. CF
   C. PE
   D. PPD


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

A
Explanation: A) Correct
B) A pulmonary embolism is not a caused by bronchospasm.
C) A pulmonary embolism is not caused by bronchitis.
D) A pulmonary embolism is not caused by a bacterial lung infection.

Answer to Question 2

D


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Reply #2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Correct answers!


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