Control of infectious disease occurrence depends on breaking the:
A) antibiotic resistance
B) portal of exit
C) reservoir
D) chain of transmission
D) chain of transmission
D) Control of infectious disease occurrence depends on breaking the chain of transmission in one or more places. A pathogen can be vulnerable in one or more links of the transmission chain.
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The term recombinant therapeutic proteins refers to:
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.
To perform adequate compressions for a child under 8 years of age:
A) use the ring and middle finger of one hand on the middle of the sternum. B) depress the sternum one-quarter to one-half the depth of the chest. C) place the heel of one hand at the imaginary nipple line over the sternum. D) place one hand on the midsternum and cover it with the other hand.
To begin the process of assigning a proper code for a neoplasm in ICD-10, you first consult ____.
A. Appendix C of ICD-10-CM B. the Tabular List C. the Table of Neoplasms D. Chapter 2, "Neoplasms" E. Chapter 20, "External causes of morbidity"
Which of the following scenarios is the worst regarding a fever?
A) A fever of 102°F in an adult with a sore throat B) A fever of 102.5°F in a patient who also has gastrointestinal symptoms C) A fever of 100°F following administration of an immunization in a 6-month-old infant D) A fever of 101°F in an 82-year-old patient who is also experiencing listlessness and confusion