In the Short Run, Which of the Following Is Likely

question 59

Multiple Choice

In the short run, which of the following is likely to be a variable cost to a physician?

• A)office space
• B)computers
• C)liability insurance
• D)insurance forms
• E)examining table

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Definitions:

Chest Tube

A medical device inserted into the pleural space of the chest to remove air, fluid, or pus.

Drainage Collection Unit

A device or system used in medical settings to collect fluids that drain from a patient's body.

Ambulates

The action of walking or moving from one place to another, often used in medical contexts to assess mobility.

Hemothorax

The accumulation of blood in the pleural cavity, which is the space between the lungs and the chest wall, often resulting from injury or trauma.