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CQXA

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A viral inflammation of the gray matter of the spinal cord is:
 
  A) spina bifida
  B) poliomyelitis
  C) hydrocephalus
  D) amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Question 2

Telemetry involves all of the following EXCEPT ________.
 
  A) it monitors a patient's heart rate
  B) the patient wears electrodes in the coronary care unit
  C) the nurse watches the patient's heart rhythm
  D) it uses radiopaque contrast dye to outline a blood vessel


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

B
Explanation: A viral inflammation of the gray matter of the spinal cord is poliomyelitis. Spina bifida is a congenital defect in the walls of the spinal canal in which the laminae of the vertebra do not meet or close. Hydrocephalus is an accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the brain's ventricles. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a disease characterized by muscular weakness and atrophy due to degeneration of motor neurons of the spinal cord.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: A) Telemetry does do this.
B) Telemetry does do this.
C) Telemetry does do this.
D) Correct This describes angiography, not telemetry.


CQXA

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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:D TYSM

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