An infestation of parasitic insects, characterized by pruritus and inflammation is

impetigo
psoriasis
alopecia
pediculosis


pediculosis

Rationale: Pediculosis is an infestation of parasitic insects characterized by pruritus and inflammation; impetigo is an infectious bacterial inflammation characterized by vesicles, pustules, and bullae; alopecia is the absence of hair; and psoriasis is a chronic skin disease characterized by red lesions and silvery scaling thought to be caused by an autoimmune disorder.

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a. 0.1 to 0.5 L/min c. 0.5 to 3.5 L/min b. 0.3 to 3 L/min d. 1 to 4 L/min

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A teletype (TTY) device, also known as a(n) _______________ device for the deaf (TDD), is a specially designed telephone that helps hearing-impaired patients communicate with a medical office through a relay service. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The risk of barotrauma increases with the duration of positive pressure ventilation.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The cells that transfer delayed hypersensitivity and secrete proteins that activate other cells are called:

a. Td cells. c. Th cells. b. Tc cells. d. Ts cells.

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