Which of the following procedures tests the patient's own infectious organism against serial dilutions of his or her peak and trough antibiotic blood levels to determine the 99.9% kill level?
A) Antibiotic level assay B) Minimum inhibitory concentration
C) Minimum bactericidal concentration D) Serum bactericidal test
D
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a. Clenching of the jaws b. Stiff extension of upper extremities c. Stiff flexion of upper extremities d. Stiff extension of lower extremities
Which of the following represents the polysomnographic tracing of a patient with central sleep apnea?
a. b. c. d.
When assisting with a pap test, the medical assistant should place the contaminated speculum into the receptacle.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
A 13-year-old child is on a home ventilator. The parents called because the ventilator is malfunctioning and the child has increasing respiratory distress. You should:
A. attempt to troubleshoot the ventilator problem. B. disconnect the ventilator and use a bag-mask device. C. place a call to the home health agency treating this patient. D. reset the ventilator by unplugging it for 30 to 60 seconds.