Which of the Following Are True of Nicotine in Smoking

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are true of nicotine in smoking tobacco and smokeless tobacco? (Select all that apply. )

• A)There are many other components of tobacco smoke that are harmful in addition to nicotine.
• B)About one-half of the adult American population smokes cigarettes.
• C)Chronic use of tobacco is causally related to many serious diseases,including coronary artery disease and oral and lung cancers.
• D)Smokeless tobacco is a safe alternative to smoking cigarettes.

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Definitions:

Auscultation

The act of listening to sounds within the body, often using a stethoscope, to assess and diagnose various health conditions.

Palpation

The method of feeling with the hands or fingers during a physical examination to detect characteristics or conditions of the body.

Percussion

A diagnostic technique in medicine involving the tapping on a surface to determine the underlying structure’s condition based on the sound produced.

Inspection

The visual examination of the body in a medical context to identify any abnormal signs or conditions.