Explain the main mode of HIV transmission in the U.S


In the United States, a majority of individuals living with HIV are infected by male-to-male sexual contact (CDC, 2013); however, the most common transmission routes differ by community. For example, among Latinos of Puerto Rican background, the predominant transmission category is through sharing infected syringes, but among African-American women, the exposure is predominantly through unprotected heterosexual sex.?

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EMS is a dangerous profession, but one that demands effective management of ______________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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In order for health care facilities to participate in the Medicare program the facility must be ________________ by CMS

a. accredited b. licensed c. approved d. certified

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Which is sometimes considered as an issue related to the financial controls imposed by prospective payment systems and health maintenance organizations?

A) best-interest standard B) categorical imperative C) distributive justice D) nonmaleficence

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Which two structures are ligated with hemostatic clips and divided during gallbladder surgery?

a. Common bile duct and hepatic duct b. Hepatic duct and cystic artery c. Cystic duct and cystic artery d. Pancreatic duct and hepatic duct

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