REPHRASE THESE PASSAGES INTO LAYMAN’S TERMS: (1 point each)
EXAMPLE:
“Exposure to ultraviolet radiation may cause carcinoma of the skin.”
Exposure to UV rays can cause cancer of the skin.
“The technician observed a significant increase in leukocytes on the peripheral blood film.”
The tech saw increased white blood cells in a smear of blood taken from a surface vein.
“Upon physical examination, the physician noted that the patient’s sclera looked jaundiced.”
The whites of the patient’s eyes looked yellow.
27.“Thrombocytopenia can result in increased bleeding.”
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28.“Hypercholesterolemia can lead to arteriosclerosis.”
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29.“Hyperkalemia can result in myocardial infarction.”
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30.“Hyponatremia can result from the use of diuretics.”
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27. “Thrombocytopenia can result in increased bleeding.”
Decrease Wbc count can result in increased bleeding.
28. .“Hypercholesterolemia can lead to arteriosclerosis.”
Increase cholesterol level in the body can cause the hardening of blood vessels.
29. “Hyperkalemia can result in myocardial infarction.”
Increase potassium level in the blood can result in a Heart attack.
30. “Hyponatremia can result from the use of diuretics.”
The decrease sodium level in the body can result from the use of water pills.
REPHRASE THESE PASSAGES INTO LAYMAN’S TERMS: (1 point each) EXAMPLE: “Exposure to ultraviolet radiation may cause...