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elizabeth18

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Which abbreviation stands for a diagnostic test?
 
  A) TB
  B) PFT
  C) SOB
  D) URI

Question 2

Which of the following bones are the fingers?
 
  A) tarsus
  B) scapulae
  C) metacarpus
  D) phalanges
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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Explanation: PFT stands for pulmonary function test, a diagnostic test. TB stands for tuberculosis, a bacterial disease. SOB stands for shortness of breath, a symptom. URI stands for upper respiratory infection.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: The phalanges are the bones of the fingers. The tarsus is an ankle bone. The scapulae are the shoulder blades. Metacarpus refers to the hand bones.


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