Which of the following blood tests checks for bacterial growth?
a. erythrocyte sedimentation rate
b. culture and sensitivity
c. hematocrit
d. pro-time
b
Explanation:
a. erythrocyte sedimentation rate: measures rate at which red blood cells settle out of the blood to form sediment
b. culture and sensitivity: correct
c. hematocrit: measures the volume of red blood cells
d. pro-time: measures how long it takes for a clot to form
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A) bacterial or viral infection B) gallstones in the duct that block pancreatic enzymes C) hepatitis D) chronic alcoholism
This is a firm raised mass of scar tissue.
A. Bulla B. Scale C. Keloid D. Wheal
The pronator teres muscle inserts on the:
A. infraglenoid tubercle below the inferior lip of the glenoid fossa of the scapula. B. middle third of the lateral surface of the radius. C. distal two-thirds of the posterior surface of the humerus. D. upper half of the posterior surface of the humerus.