A microorganism capable of causing disease is

A. a pathogen.
B. immunity.
C. a macrophage.
D. virulence.


A. a pathogen.

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You have been called for a male patient who has been shot. Assessment reveals an entrance wound to the left upper quadrant of the abdomen. An exit wound to the left upper back is also located. Which of the following should you do immediately?

A) Cover the abdominal wound with saline-soaked gauze. B) Auscultate the patient's breath sounds. C) Cover the exit wound with a gloved hand. D) Place a cervical collar on the patient.

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A series of tubes that allow gas to flow inside the ventilator and between the ventilator and the patient is referred to as the:

a. pneumatic circuit. b. control circuit. c. control scheme. d. patient circuit.

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____ establishes the standard for all entries into IDLH atmospheres.

A. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 B. NFPA 1500 C. NFPA 1404 D. NFPA 1982

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Which of the following is a serum analysis done to detect ovarian carcinoma?

a. CA-125 b. CBC c. FSH d. KUB

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