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Davideckstein7

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on: Jun 27, 2018
The abbreviation CRP stands for ________.
 
  A) circulation regional pressure
  B) C-reactive protein
  C) cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  D) none of the above

Question 2

Which surgical procedure removes part of a vertebra to relieve pressure on a spinal nerve?
 
  A) cerebrospinal fluid shunt
  B) laminectomy
  C) carotid endarterectomy
  D) nerve block


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

B
Explanation: A) This is not the meaning of CRP.
B) Correct CRP is a blood test to measure the level of inflammation in the body.
C) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is the meaning of CPR, not CRP.
D) One of the answers is correct.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: A laminectomy removes part of a vertebra to relieve pressure on a spinal nerve. A cerebrospinal fluid shunt creates a bypass to drain cerebrospinal fluid. A carotid endarterectomy removes an obstruction in the carotid. A nerve block is a regional anesthetic.


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