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stevenposner

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A physician can look into the ear with a lighted instrument known as a/an ________.
 
  A) tuning fork
  B) x-ray
  C) otoscope
  D) alligator forceps

Question 2

A traumatic injury to the neck and spinal cord can result in ________.
 
  A) subdural hematoma
  B) quadriplegia
  C) stroke
  D) Alzheimer's disease


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

C
Explanation: A) A tuning fork tests the ear, but is not a lighted instrument to examine the ear.
B) An x-ray is not a lighted instrument.
C) Correct Ot/o- means ear and -scope means instrument used to examine.
D) Alligator forceps are used in the ear but are not a lighted instrument.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: A) A subdural hematoma affects the brain, not the spinal cord.
B) Correct Quad- means four (four extremities below the neck) and pleg/o- means paralysis.
C) This does not cause a stroke.
D) This does not cause Alzheimer's disease.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 27, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jun 27, 2018
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