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nelaaney

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Which suffix indicates a surgical procedure?
 
  A) -osis
  B) tachy-
  C) -pathy
  D) -ectomy

Question 2

Which of the following blood tests checks for bacterial growth?
 
  a. erythrocyte sedimentation rate
  b. culture and sensitivity
  c. hematocrit
  d. pro-time



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mariahkathleeen

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Answer to Question 1

D
Explanation: A) The suffix -osis does not mean this.
B) This is a prefix, not a suffix.
C) The suffix -pathy does not mean this.
D) Correct

Answer to Question 2

b
Explanation:
a. erythrocyte sedimentation rate: measures rate at which red blood cells settle out of the blood to form sediment
b. culture and sensitivity: correct
c. hematocrit: measures the volume of red blood cells
d. pro-time: measures how long it takes for a clot to form




nelaaney

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


ashely1112

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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