The respiratory disease that causes fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches, and fatigue, and is spread by airborne transmission is ________.

A. measles
B. influenza
C. mumps
D. pertussis
E. diphtheria


Answer: B

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A) The EMT forms a field diagnosis within the first few minutes of the call to formulate treatment as quickly as possible. B) Due to the limited time spent with the patient, the EMT must rely on a differential diagnosis. C) The EMT does not have time to form a differential diagnosis and must rely on prior experience when treating a patient. D) The EMT must rule in or out the most serious conditions associated with the patient's presentation.

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The role of the medical assistant in collecting blood specimens requires knowledge of each of the following EXCEPT ________.

A. asepsis B. basic circulatory anatomy C. vascular surgery D. phlebotomy equipment

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In a healthy newborn, what is the hematocrit value?

a. 55-70% c. 45-60% b. 25-40% d. 35-45%

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The effects and benefits of Swedish massage are generally explained within the framework of anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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