The condition that results in bacteria passing the blood-brain barrier and increasing cerebral vascular permeability, thus increasing intracranial pressure, is known as:

A) Tuberculosis
B) Meningitis
C)Hepatitis
D) HIV


Answer: B) Meningitis

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Which one of the following emergency care measures for a patient with a possible bone fracture can be an effective means to reduce pain?

A) Administering oxygen B) Applying warm packs to the fracture site C) Splinting the fracture D) Gently massaging the injury site

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Match the following symbols found in the CPT manual to the appropriate meaning.

A. + B. Ø C. >< D. •

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A _________ refers to blocking off time slots in a paper schedule with an "X" or having specified time periods automatically blocked out in the computer's schedule screen

A) ?cluster B) matrix C) open wave D) modified wave

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