If the Experiment Involves Giving Drugs, We Provide a ____

question 17

Multiple Choice

If the experiment involves giving drugs, we provide a ____ to the control group, whereas if the experiment involves surgical procedures, we provide a ____ operation to the control group.

• A) blank : fake
• B) fake : blank
• C) placebo : sham
• D) sham : placebo

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Definitions:

Vital Signs

Measurements critical to assessing the immediate health of an individual, including but not limited to, the rate of breathing, pulse, temperature, and blood pressure.

Sphygmomanometer Gauge

A device used to measure blood pressure, typically consisting of an inflatable cuff to restrict blood flow and a mercury or aneroid gauge to measure pressure.

Labored Breathing

Breathing that requires more effort than normal, often seen in conditions affecting the respiratory system.

Low Blood Pressure

A condition where blood pressure is much lower than normal, which can lead to symptoms like dizziness and fainting.