A thick-walled reproductive body capable of resisting harsh conditions is called a bacterial ________ and has been known to survive disinfection with strong chemicals and boiling water.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
spore
Bacterial spores are thick-walled reproductive bodies that are capable of resisting harsh conditions, including strong chemicals and boiling water.
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The AEMT showed that he understands the difference between a pneumothorax and a tension pneumothorax when he made which one of the following statements?
A) "A tension pneumothorax causes blood to accumulate around the lung; a pneumothorax involves the accumulation of air only around the lung." B) "A tension pneumothorax causes cardiac output to decrease; a simple pneumothorax does not affect cardiac output." C) "A pneumothorax is caused by a closed chest injury; a tension pneumothorax is caused by an open chest injury." D) "A pneumothorax describes a collapsed lung; a tension pneumothorax involves both a collapsed lung and blood loss."
In which heart block dysrhythmia would a patient probably be unconscious and require immediate medical intervention?
A. Third-degree AV block B. Second-degree AV block, Mobitz type II C. First-degree heart block D. Second-degree AV block, Mobitz type I
Which of the following terms means "the cost of insurance coverage for a policy"?
Discount Preauthorization Deductible Premium
Which of the following methods of heat transfer is the circulatory movement of air?
A) Conduction B) Convection C) Radiation D) Pyrolosis