Which of the following is an inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord caused by a bacterial or viral infection?
A. Epilepsy
B. Meningitis
C. Multiple sclerosis
D. Sciatica
E. Herpes zoster
Answer: B
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A) Artificial forms of recombinant DNA that have been created by combining or inserting one or more DNA strands into a single molecule. B) The use of biological systems, such as cells or tissues, or biological molecules, such as enzymes or antibodies, in the manufacturing of commercial products. C) A class of therapeutic protein produced by biotechnological techniques, such as genetic engineering. D) Medicinal products derived from blood, as well as vaccines, toxins, and allergen products.
For the postoperative infection rate, within how many days postoperative must the infection develop?
A. 48 hours B. 5 days C. 10 days D. No time limit
When treating a pregnant female who was involved in a traumatic event during her third trimester, the EMT must remember:
A) The amniotic fluid protects the baby from any injury to the mother's abdomen B) An elevated heart rate seen in shock may not be discernable from the elevated heart rate from the patient's increased blood volume C) The diaphragm tends to be lower during pregnancy, making internal chest and lung injury more likely D) Gastric mobility increases during pregnancy, posing an increased risk of vomiting and aspiration
The order in which an MI progresses through "the three Is" is which of these?
A) Ischemia, infarction, injury B) Infarction, ischemia, injury C) Injury, infarction, ischemia D) Ischemia, injury, infarction