A Patient Who Has a History of Working Around Asbestos

question 2

Multiple Choice

A patient who has a history of working around asbestos and silica fibers is concerned about developing lung disease. The primary care provider determines that the patient has a previous history of asthma as a child and currently has frequent episodes of bronchitis. A physical examination is normal and pulmonary function tests and radiographs are negative. What action is correct?

• A) Reassure the patient about the normal findings.
• B) Refer the patient to an occupational health specialist.
• C) Request a workplace environmental assessment.
• D) Suggest that the patient follow up with a pulmonologist.

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Definitions:

Marginal Product

The marginal product is the additional output that is produced by using one more unit of a particular input, holding all other inputs constant, in the process of production.

Mechanics

The branch of physics that deals with the motion of objects and the forces that affect that motion.

Marginal Product

The additional output produced as a result of adding one more unit of a specific input, keeping other inputs constant.

Value of Marginal Product

The additional revenue generated by employing one more unit of a factor of production, such as labor.