What Is Empyema

question 9

Multiple Choice

What is empyema?

• A) A collection of fluid in the lung resulting from the pathogenesis of bacterial pathogens
• B) A collection of fluid in the lung resulting from the pathogenesis of viral pathogens
• C) A collection of purulent fluid in the pleural space between the lung and the chest wall
• D) A collection of purulent fluid in the bronchi and alveoli

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Definitions:

Reinforcer

Any stimulus that strengthens or increases the probability of a specific response or behavior by being presented after that response or behavior.

Reinforcer

Any stimulus that strengthens or increases the probability of a specific response or behavior by the means of positive or negative reinforcement.

Frequency

The rate at which something occurs or is repeated over a particular period or in a given sample.

Reinforcement Size

The magnitude or amount of reinforcement provided following a behavior, which can influence the strength and rate of the learned response.