A 10-year-old male gave mouth-to-mouth resuscitation to his pet guinea pig, which proceeded to bite him on the lip. The guinea pig did not survive
Two days after the guinea pig's funeral, the boy became ill with fever, chills, joint pain, and a rash. What organism should the physician suspect based on the patient's history?
A) Francisella tularensis B) Streptobacillus moniliformis
C) Eikenella corrodens D) Brucella spp.
B
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The_____ are protrusions into the lumen in the small intestine that create an increased surface area for nutrient absorption
A) villi B) rugae C) sphincters D) uvula
________ are the smallest living units in the body
A) Molecules B) Tissues C) Proteins D) Cells
Assessment of a patient's skin color reveals a bluish discoloration. As a knowledgeable EMT, you should identify:
A) pallor caused by a decrease in blood flow to the tissues. B) cyanosis caused by inadequate oxygenation of the tissues. C) pallor caused by a decrease in body temperature. D) jaundice caused by an increase in blood flow to the extremities.
Name at least two benefits of having patients entering their own symptoms and history into the computer
What will be an ideal response?