Which of the following is an example of direct transmission of a pathogen?
A. Vectors
B. Contact with the blood of an infected person
C. Contact with fomites
D. Contaminated food or drink
E. Contact with a contaminated surface
B. Contact with the blood of an infected person
Direct transmission occurs when the pathogen moves immediately from one host to another, such as through contact with the blood or saliva of an infected person.
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Physicians Pharmacists Pharmacy technicians Transcriptionists
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A) Purification B) Sanitation C) Disinfection D) Sterilization
CPT Level I modifiers are made up of how many digits?
A. three digits B. modifiers are not used with Level I codes C. one digit D. two digits
A patient has suffered an open crush injury to his elbow. As you approach, you note the patient sitting upright holding a towel to his elbow. The towel is soaked with blood, but the elbow does not appear to be actively bleeding. Your FIRST action in caring for this patient should be to:
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.