If a patient becomes infected as the result of a contaminated instrument, the form of disease transmission that occurred was by

droplet contact.
direct contact.
indirect contact.
airborne contact.


indirect contact.

Rationale: indirect contact – The patient contacts the microorganism through another means, such as a contaminated surface, instrument, supplies, or equipment.

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An allergen's most common route of entry in an anaphylactic reaction is:

A) absorption. B) ingestion. C) injection. D) inhalation.

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Signs and symptoms of respiratory distress include all of the following EXCEPT:

a. tachypnea. c. upright posturing. b. use of accessory muscles. d. wheezing or rales on auscultation.

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The membrane under the tongue is known as the frenulum

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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One of the most common or numerous disbursements is payment for ____. 

A. equipment B. rent C. office supplies D. utilities E. dues

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