In a healthy individual, how is ventilation and perfusion affected by high altitude exposure?
a. Only ventilation is increased
b. Only perfusion is increased
c. Both ventilation and pulmonary perfusion are increased
d. Ventilation is increased and pulmonary perfusion decreases slightly
c. Both ventilation and pulmonary perfusion are increased
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What will be an ideal response?
Daria is a phlebotomist who became infected with HIV due to a needlestick that happened at work during a patient blood draw. She will probably be covered by workers' compensation benefits as long as she can demonstrate:
A. a causal connection between her infection and her employment. B. an ethical basis for her claim. C. that she was properly trained. D. that no malpractice has occurred.
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.