List three areas of microbiology, and briefly describe each.

What will be an ideal response?


Possible answers include:

1. bacteriology: isolation, identification, and suggestion of optimal treatment for bacterial infection
2. virology: identification, study, and treatment of viral infections
3. mycology: identification of fungi, yeast, and molds
4. parasitology: identification of parasites

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A 66-year-old female patient has been struck by a car. Your assessment reveals gurgling respirations, rapid breathing, and cool, diaphoretic skin. You also observe bruising to the chest and abdomen. What should you do most immediately?

A) Determine the blood pressure B) Administer high-concentration oxygen C) Evaluate for signs of shock D) Suction the airway

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The symptom complex of hallucinations and delusions is consistent with a paramedical diagnosis of ____.

A. acute psychotic disorder B. primary psychotic disorder C. brief reactive psychosis D. paranoid psychotic episode

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An Apgar score _____ requires immediate intervention and continued evaluation

A) higher than 8 B) higher than 80 C) below 7 D) below 40

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