The medical term for a collapsed lung is ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

atelectasis

Atelectasis is commonly known as a collapsed lung.

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Medicaid covers people with incomes:

a. below the state poverty line b. and those without income c. below the FPL d. and have health savings account

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If faced with a patient situation that requires intervention at a level higher than you possess, when is the most appropriate time to get assistance from a supervisor?

a. Only after you have tried to work with the patient to resolve the issue causing the situation b. After you confer with a peer c. As soon as you recognize the situation requires a supervisor’s assistance d. Never. You will only learn by doing—not by bringing in someone else to fix the problem.

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