Persistent Thick Mucus in the Bronchioles of a Child with Cystic

question 56

Multiple Choice

Persistent thick mucus in the bronchioles of a child with cystic fibrosis may cause:
1) air trapping.
2) atelectasis.
3) repeated infections.
4) irreversible damage to lung tissue.

• A)1, 2
• B)2, 4
• C)1, 3, 4
• D)1, 2, 3, 4

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Definitions:

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Reasonable Doubt

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Preponderance

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Second-degree Felony

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