Identify the differences between elective, emergency, and optional surgeries

What will be an ideal response?

Elective surgery is medically necessary but may be performed at the patient's convenience. Surgery that must be performed immediately is considered an emergency procedure. Optional surgery is not medically necessary but which the patient wishes to have performed.

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In addition to flame-spread ratings, what other measurement does the tunnel test provide?

A. Toxicity-rating B. Flame propagation C. Fire intensity rating D. Smoke-developed rating

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