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lb_gilbert

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Which one of these surgeries is used to create a permanent opening in the abdomen in order to feed a patient through a feeding tube?
 
  A) cholecystectomy
  B) gastrostomy
  C) gastrectomy
  D) colonoscopy

Question 2

A hemoglobin and hematocrit are two blood tests included in a complete blood count.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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

B
Explanation: A) A cholecystectomy removes the gallbladder.
B) Correct Gastr/o- means stomach and -stomy means surgically created opening.
C) A gastrectomy removes the stomach.
D) A colonoscopy uses a scope to examine the colon.

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lb_gilbert

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
:D TYSM

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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