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Shelles

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Measurement of blood pressure results in an objective number called a:
 
  A) sign
  B) prognosis
  C) coryza
  D) symptom

Question 2

Which term refers to the surgical fusion of a joint to provide stability?
 
  A) arthroclasia
  B) arthrotomy
  C) arthrocentesis
  D) arthrodesis
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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
Explanation: A sign is an objective finding that can be discovered by an objective examination, whereas a symptom is experiences of the patient resulting from a disease. The symptom might be the patient feels that their heart is racing so the blood pressure is a measure for the sign of increased pressure.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: Correct. Arthrodesis means surgical fusion of a joint.


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