Which of the Following Statements Is NOT True About the Abbreviation

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the abbreviation ESWL?

• A) It breaks into extra (inside) + corpore (body) + eal (pertaining to) + shock + wave + litho (stone) + tripsy (wear down procedure).
• B) It involves the breakdown of kidney stones.
• C) It is a type of urinary tract treatment.
• D) It stands for extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy.
• E) It uses sound waves generated outside the body.

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Definitions:

Excavation Work

The process of removing earth, rock, or other materials in a site to form a cavity or hole.

Negligence

The failure to take reasonable care to avoid causing injury or loss to another person, resulting in legal liability for any resulting damages.

Special Precautions

Additional safety measures or steps taken in specific situations to prevent harm or mitigate risk beyond what is normally required.

Direct Liability

Direct liability refers to a legal responsibility that arises from one's own actions or failures to act, leading directly to harm or damage.