Author Question: What are varicosities? a. Swollen tympanic membrane b. Swollen thyroid identified during ... (Read 101 times)

littleanan

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What are varicosities?
 
  a. Swollen tympanic membrane
  b. Swollen thyroid identified during physical examination
  c. Swollen or enlarged veins in the extremities
  d. A bruit identified during physical examination

Question 2

What does edema mean?
 
  a. Enlarged or swollen veins that are commonly identified in the extremities but may be identified in any other part of the human body
  b. An abnormal collection of fluids between the cells of an organ or in intercellular tissues, a body cavity, or an extremity
  c. Tapping to determine resonance in or around an organ or body cavity
  d. One of two large arteries that carry blood from the chest to the head



carolinefletcherr

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B



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