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Tinnitus is a term meaning dizziness.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Thoracostomy is the surgical puncture of the chest wall to remove fluid.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

FALSE
Explanation: Tinnitus means ringing in the ears; vertigo means dizziness.

Answer to Question 2

FALSE
Explanation: A thoracostomy is an insertion of a tube into the chest for the purpose of draining off fluid or air. A thoracentesis is a surgical puncture of the chest wall to remove fluid.



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