A highly contagious bacterial infection of the respiratory tract, with symptoms of slight fever, sneezing, running nose, and quick, short coughs, is
A. pertussis.
B. influenza.
C. common cold.
D. croup.
A. pertussis.
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A situation that would usually call for the use of a gown as protection is:
a. any patient contact. c. venous bleeding. b. childbirth. d. tuberculosis.
Direct immunofluorescence staining of a biopsy from a patient with mucous membrane pemphigoid would show immunoglobulin deposition in which of the following microscopic pat-terns?
a. Linear fluorescence of the keratin layer b. Linear fluorescence of the basement membrane c. Irregular globular fluorescence of the basement membrane d. Fluorescence of the submucosal blood vessels e. Interepithelial fluorescence
The bone marrow of a patient with acute leukemia is stained with the periodic acid–Schiff (PAS) stain. When this stain is evaluated, segmented neutrophils show diffuse pink staining. Select the correct interpretation
a. The patient has acute lymphoblastic leukemia. b. The patient has acute myeloid leukemia. c. The stain did not work. d. No conclusion can be reached; blast cells must be examined.
Which of the following is NOT an example of showing professionalism while in the exam room with the patient?
A. Adjusting the drapes to assure patient privacy during a procedure B. Being prepared and having the necessary equipment ready prior to the start of a procedure C. Providing comforting words of support for a patient during a difficult procedure D. Having extra supplies on hand during a procedure, without having to be told E. Expressing disgust or shock about the sights and smells during a procedure