Ceteris Paribus Means

question 146

Multiple Choice

Ceteris paribus means

• A) everything changes.
• B) everything is held constant.
• C) other things being equal.
• D) nothing changes.

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Definitions:

Capillary Refill

The time taken for color to return to an external capillary bed after pressure is applied, used as an indicator of circulatory status.

Purulent Discharge

A thick, often yellowish or greenish fluid produced at sites of infection, indicating the presence of pus and bacteria.

Stage III Pressure Ulcer

A pressure injury where the damage has reached the subcutaneous tissue layer, often presenting as a deep, open wound.

Infection

The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms in body tissues, causing illness.