The Intension of a Term Consists Of

question 206

Multiple Choice

The intension of a term consists of:

• A) The members of the class that the term denotes.
• B) The objectives to be accomplished by using the term.
• C) The qualities or attributes that the term connotes.
• D) The subjective feelings in the mind of the speaker or writer.
• E) The class of definitions that a term may have.

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Definitions:

Dyspnea

Difficulty or discomfort in breathing, often described as shortness of breath.

Postural Drainage

A technique used to clear mucus from the lungs by positioning the body so that gravity helps in the drainage of secretions from lung segments.

Chest Percussion

A technique used in respiratory therapy involving rhythmic tapping on the chest to help loosen and mobilize mucus in the lungs.

Pulmonary Embolus

A blockage in one of the pulmonary arteries in the lungs usually caused by blood clots that travel to the lungs from the legs or, less commonly, other parts of the body.