Which of the following patients is at greatest risk if another patient who is highly contagious comes into the office?
A. Diabetic patient
B. Young adult with asthma
C. Immunocompromised patient
D. Patient with high blood pressure
E. Woman who is 5 months pregnant
C. Immunocompromised patient
The immune system of an immunocompromised patient is not functioning at a normal level, so this patient is at greater risk than the average person for becoming sick.
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A. Because it is oxygen-rich B. Because it travels toward the heart C. Because it travels away from the heart D. Because it lacks oxygen
For ordering a laboratory test, which of the following information is required?
a. preferred vein from which to draw the specimen b. patient's name and unique identifier c. nurse's name who is in charge of the patient d. patient's marital status
Which of these is the amount of air in the lungs after a forceful exhalation?
A. expiratory reserve volume B. residual volume C. vital capacity D. total lung capacity
Large, fuzzy, multicelled fungi that produce spores are called ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).