Determine the Absolute Value

question 112

Multiple Choice

Determine the absolute value.

• A)8
• B)-8

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Definitions:

Empyema

The accumulation of pus within a naturally existing anatomical cavity, usually referring to the pleural space.

Pleural Cavity

The thin fluid-filled space between the two pulmonary pleurae (visceral and parietal) of each lung.

Pus

a thick, yellowish or greenish opaque liquid produced in infected tissue, consisting of dead white blood cells and bacteria with tissue debris and serum.

Mediastinum

The central compartment of the thoracic cavity between the lungs, containing the heart, trachea, esophagus, and other structures.