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A is a physician specializing in diseases of the lungs. A is a specially trained technician who administers, among other treatments, inhalation therapy to patients with lung disease. is a process that passes a special air-tube into the trachea so oxygen can be reliably supplied directly to the lungs without risk of inhaling vomit from the stomach.

Which of the following symptoms did the patient exhibit before the balloon inflation? (choose 2)

Match the disorder with the correct description.

Correctly categorize the following combining forms to their associated meanings. 

Cathy R. will undergo an ultrasound of the carotid artery to determine if she has a condition called ___ which is the buildup and hardening of fatty plaque in the artery.

Hair serves a variety of functions including: (select all that apply)

After completion of examination and diagnostic testing, the diagnosis for Judy M., was _________. 

What is the name of the surgical procedure that was performed?

Pamela S. remains on mechanical ventilation after 2 weeks of unsuccessful weaning. The physician explains to the patient and her family that, to prevent complications, the endotracheal tube must be removed and an incision must be made into the trachea for the insertion of a tube that enables oxygen exchange. The physician places the name of the surgical procedure, known as a(n) ______________________ on the informed consent form.

Correctly match the term with the corresponding sentence/scenario.