Antiserum delivers immediate protection when administered after a snakebite by providing
A. antibodies to attack the snake venom.
B. a small amount of snake venom to activate specific immunity.
C. neutrophils to attack the snake venom.
D. undifferentiated B cells.
Answer: A
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What is the recommended criteria for use of enteral feedings in a pediatric patient?
A. weight loss of 5 pounds in 6 months B. unable to obtain 20% of caloric needs by mouth C. requiring over 4 hours a day to eat D. inadequate oral intake for over 48 hours E. persistent TSF below the 50th percentile
All of the following are appropriate recommendations for a patient with mucositis except:
a. eat soft food. b. avoid acidic foods and beverages. c. eat non-fibrous foods. d. drink hot coffee, tea, or soups.
Answer the following questions based on the case study "Katelyn Cornhusker" information below. The local newspaper has just reported an outbreak of food poisoning from a local restaurant that is part of a national chain of restaurants who have reported similar outbreaks. Katelyn Cornhusker reports on the story and uses quotes from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention governmental
website; a nutrition professor from the state-funded university; and a dietitian and a medical doctor, both from a local hospital that has been treating patients who got sick from the contaminated food. The story describes how individuals are being hospitalized after experiencing symptoms of cramps, nausea, bloating, and bloody diarrhea within 12 to 18 hours of eating undercooked hamburgers. Most patrons also consumed a diet soda, milk shake, and French fries with their meal. ?Which governmental agencies are likely to be involved in the food poisoning outbreak? A) The local health department B) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention C) The National Marine Fisheries Service D) Both A and B E) A, B, and C