The First Step in the Scientific Process Is to

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Multiple Choice

The first step in the scientific process is to

• A)create a hypothesis
• B)form a question about something interesting
• C)create a prediction
• D)test a hypothesis

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Definitions:

Coronary Angioplasty

A medical procedure used to open clogged heart arteries by inflating a balloon at the site of the blockage.

Discharge Teaching

Instruction given to patients and their caregivers upon hospital discharge about the care outside the hospital, including medication, activities, and follow-up appointments.

Nursing Assistive Personnel (NAP)

Support staff in healthcare who assist nurses in providing basic care for patients, such as bathing, dressing, and mobility.

Cardiac Catheterization

A medical procedure used to diagnose and treat some heart conditions by inserting a catheter into a chamber or vessel of the heart.