Which of the following is an acute type of bacterial pneumonia caused by bacteria found in air conditioning systems?
A. COPD
B. Influenza
C. Legionnaire's disease
D. Pleurisy
E. Laryngitis
C. Legionnaire's disease
Legionnaire's disease is an acute type of bacterial pneumonia caused by Legionnaire bacilli that usually grow in the standing water of air conditioning systems.
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A) place a sterile dressing over the injury. B) apply oxygen through a nonrebreather mask. C) evaluate the patient's airway. D) examine the patient's elbow.
Who can obtain supplemental Medigap insurance?
a. People with retirement coverage b. Couples without separate plans c. Beneficiaries of Medicare d. Nongovernmental employees
Opaque white lesions cover right and left buccal mucosae, vestibules, and floor of the mouth of a 15-year-old girl. The lesions do not rub off and are asymptomatic. Biopsy showed intracellular edema and perinuclear condensation of keratin in keratinocytes. There is no inflammatory cell infiltrate of submucosa. This description suggests which of the following?
a. Leukoedema b. Cheek chewing c. Idiopathic leukoplakia d. Lichen planus e. White sponge nevus
You should allow at least 2 hours each day for buffer time.
a. true b. false