A gram-negative rod is isolated from the bronchial aspirate of an individual who inhaled a minnow while swimming at Lake of the Ozarks in central Missouri. The organism is oxidase positive
Which of the following organism identifications is least likely for this isolate?
A) Aeromonas hydrophila B) Plesiomonas shigelloides
C) E. coli D) Pseudomonas aeruginosa
C
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A 25-year-old male jail inmate was pushed over the railing of a walkway 20 feet above the ground. He is unresponsive and has an open fracture of the left upper arm. How would you determine if the patient has sensation in his legs?
A) Ask him if he can feel you touching his foot. B) Check for the presence and strength of a pedal pulse. C) Pinch his foot and look for movement on the leg. D) Lift his leg and look for a facial grimace.
Upon examination of your patient's temporomandibular joint (TMJs), you observe the following amount of active range of motion (AROM): opening 55 mm; (L) lateral deviation 8 mm; (R) lateral deviation 8 mm; and protrusion 12 mm
Based on your knowledge of normal values of AROM of the TMJ, you would conclude that there is: a. Less than expected opening and protrusion b. Less than expected lateral deviation bilaterally c. Greater than expected opening and protrusion d. Excessive motion in all directions
The first thing you should do when answering the telephone is ____.
A. schedule an appointment for the caller B. put the caller on hold C. identify the medical office and yourself D. notify the physician that a patient is calling E. ask the caller why he is calling
Patients' out-of-pocket expenses are subject to a catastrophic cap of ________ per calendar year under the CHAMPVA program.
A. $1,000 B. $500 C. $5,000 D. $3,000