The P.E.R.T.assessment is a computer adaptive test (C.A.T.) with 25 operational items that will be the basis of the student's placement score and five (5) field test items which are designed to continuously enhance the operational test bank.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Social Security Disability COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a series of lung diseases that damages your lungs, blocking airflow and affecting your ability to breathe. The two most common conditions are chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
Easy Breathing Archived. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a major cause of death and disability in the U.S. In this podcast, Nicole Kosacz discusses COPD. Created: 12/6/2012 by MMWR. Date Released: 12/6/2012. Series Name: A Cup of Health with CDC.