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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Damage to the central autonomic fibers can cause:

a. Inability to sweat in response to heat b. Difficulty regulating blood pressure c. Loss of bladder and bowel control d. Muscle paralysis

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Payton Pill was seen today for his six-month well-child check. During the examination, the physician found that Payton has a Molluscum contagiosum infection. The physician prescribed Zymaderm to treat the Molluscum. What is/are the correct code(s)?

A. Z00.129 B. Z00.121 C. Z00.129, B08.1 D. Z00.121, B08.1

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Which two gases make up the majority of the atmosphere of the Earth?

a. 21% nitrogen, 78% oxygen b. 21% oxygen, 78% nitrogen c. 21% oxygen, 78% carbon dioxide d. 21% carbon dioxide, 78% carbon monoxide

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The term water ____ is used to describe mobile water supply apparatus.

A. tankard B. tide C. tender D. table

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