The Distribution and Flow of Blood Through Lung Vasculature Is

question 31

Multiple Choice

The distribution and flow of blood through lung vasculature is assessed by using a procedure called a ventilation-perfusion scan.Decreased distribution of blood through the lungs is highly suggestive of a respiratory disorder known as _________,supported by the results of a(n) _______ procedure performed on the patient's legs,and then will require treatment referred to as ________ to remove the blood clots.

• A)Systemic venous thrombosis, ultrasound, streptokinase
• B)Pulmonary embolism, ultrasound, tissue plasminogen activator
• C)Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, ultrasound, tissue plasminogen activator
• D)Pulmonary embolism, CT scan, coumadin
• E)Systemic venous thrombosis, MRI, heparin

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Definitions:

Probability

A numerical expression between 0 and 1 that indicates how probable an event is to take place.

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Defectives

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Probability

The branch of mathematics concerned with the analysis and interpretation of numerical data based on the likelihood of different outcomes.