Beneficial bacteria found in the body that perform functions such as producing vitamins are called ____.
A. antigens
B. normal flora
C. immune flora
D. virulent bacteria
E. acid-fast bacteria
B. normal flora
Normal flora are normally found on the skin and within the human body. They perform a number of important functions, such as producing vitamins, digesting food, and protecting the body from infection.
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A 64-year-old female patient having an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary dis-ease (COPD) was admitted to the hospital yesterday
During rounds today the respiratory therapist finds the patient to be difficult to arouse and has the following physical findings: heart rate 102 beats/min, respiratory rate 23 breaths/min shallow and slightly labored, breath sounds are bilaterally decreased with rhonchi in both bases. The pa-tient has a frequent but weak cough. The respiratory therapist draws an ABG with the following results on a 2 L/min nasal cannula: pH 7.52, PaCO2 30 mm Hg, PaO2 45 mm Hg, SaO2 86%, HCO3? 24 m Eq/L. The most appropriate action is which of the following? a. Intubate and mechanically ventilate. b. Increase the nasal cannula to 4 L/min. c. Administer incentive spirometry. d. Begin noninvasive positive pressure venti-lation.
Sialoliths are associated with which of the following?
a. Pain b. Duct obstruction c. Secondary gland infection d. Mucous retention e. All the above
________ drugs are held under the tongue, where they are absorbed through the tissues and into the bloodstream for distribution to the body.
A. Oral B. Sublingual C. Both Oral and Sublingual D. Neither Oral nor Sublingual
Describe workers' compensation. Include the rationale for its existence from an employer and employee perspective
What will be an ideal response?