Which Government Policy Would Provide an Incentive for Research and Development

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which government policy would provide an incentive for research and development of new technologies?

• A) a program providing a tax break for saving toward retirement
• B) patents for inventors that provide temporary ownership rights for inventions
• C) a new electrical power plant funded through tax monies
• D) a legal system that helps enforce contracts

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Definitions:

Chest Tube

A medical device inserted into the thoracic cavity to remove air, fluids, or pus, often used to treat conditions like pneumothorax or pleural effusion.

Water Seal Chamber

A component of a chest drainage system that prevents air from re-entering the chest cavity while allowing gas and fluid to exit.

Oral Airway

A medical device used to keep the patient's airway open and unobstructed, typically used in emergency situations and during anesthesia.

Postanesthesia Care Unit

A special area in a hospital where patients are monitored and cared for immediately after undergoing anesthesia for surgery until they are stable enough to leave.