Major proteins in serum that attack pathogens and can also attract macrophages to pathogens and stimulate inflammation are called ________. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


complements
Complements are proteins in the serum that work with antibodies to eliminate or destroy antigens.

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You are moving a stable patient down a staircase so you are using a stair chair. It is important to have someone "spot" you by ________ when you are walking backwards down the stairs.

A. placing the stair chair on their back B. placing a hand on your back to help guide and steady you C. calling out any tripping hazards you are approaching D. carrying the other side of the stair chair

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Which type of shock is seen in the early stages; that is, in which minimum perfusion is maintained through actions of the body, such as increased heart rate?

a. Decompensated b. Obstructive c. Compensated d. Distributed

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If the urine, vomitus, or stool exhibit color changes while taking heparin, the patient must notify his or her health-care pro-vider because there may be:

A. an embolus B. an allergic reaction C. internal bleeding D. an infection

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A doctor orders 500 mg of medication. Available in stock are one gram tablets. How many tablets should be given to the patient?

a. One b. Two c. One half d. Three quarters

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