Through a series of steps called the ________ response, the immune system attacks the organisms and substances that invade body systems and cause disease

a. immune
b. vaccine
c. antigen
d. antibody


a

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A distraught husband awoke to find his 26-year-old wife not breathing and cold to the touch. Since your assessment indicates that the woman has been dead for some time, you contact medical direction for authorization to withhold emergency care. The medical director agrees and the coroner is notified. At this time, your immediate responsibility is:

A) Establishing the time of death B) Preparing for the next call C) Determining the cause of death D) Providing supportive care to the husband

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What is a normal K+ blood level?

a. 3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L b. 7.8 to 10.2 mEq/L c. 22 to 26 mEq/L d. 35 to 42 mEq/L

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Which appointment scheduling system is also called categorization scheduling? 

A. Cluster scheduling B. Wave scheduling C. Time-specified scheduling D. Combination scheduling E. Modified-wave scheduling

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Human immunodeficiency virus? (HIV) may be contracted? by:

A) touching an infected person's skin.
B) handling household belongings of an infected person.
C) eating with a fork belonging to an infected person.
D) contact with bodily fluids of an infected person.

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