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HudsonKB16

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Irene Stansbury suffered a sudden blow to the head that caused her tympanic membrane to rupture. This injury would be repaired by performing a/an ________.
 
  A) myringotomy
  B) otoplasty
  C) Weber test
  D) tympanoplasty

Question 2

Which of the following is TRUE of hospice care?
 
  A) It provides care for patients with terminal illnesses.
  B) It provides emotional support for patients and families.
  C) It provides palliative care and counseling.
  D) all of the above


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

D
Explanation: A) Myring/o- means eardrum; tympanic membrane, but -tomy refers to process of making an incision, not a repair.
B) Ot/o- means ear, not tympanic membrane.
C) The Weber test is a hearing test, not a surgical repair.
D) Correct Tympan/o- means tympanic membrane and -plasty means process of reshaping by surgery.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: A) This is true, but it is not the only correct answer.
B) This is true, but it is not the only correct answer.
C) This is true, but it is not the only correct answer.
D) Correct


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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