Which of the following blood tests checks for bacterial growth?
A) erythrocyte sedimentation rate
B) culture and sensitivity
C) hematocrit
D) pro-time
B) culture and sensitivity
A culture and sensitivity checks for bacterial growth. An erythrocyte sedimentation
rate is an indicator of inflammation. A hematocrit measures the volume of red blood cells within
the total volume of blood. A pro-time checks clotting time.
You might also like to view...
When describing to a newly diagnosed diabetic client how insulin is regulated, the nurse practitioner will draw upon her knowledge of which hormonal regulation mechanism?
Macy's chemotherapy has left her so anemic and prone to infections that treatment must be temporarily halted. What type of drug might Macy be prescribed to help her body produce bone marrow stem cells that divide and develop into red and white blood cells, and platelets?
a. Signal transduction inhibitor b. Colony-stimulating factor c. Vaccine d. Monoclonal antibody
Which of the following procedures means "surgically cutting and tying the fallopian tubes to prevent passage of ova or sperm through the tubes, consequently preventing pregnancy??
A) tubal ligation B) vasectomy C) micro-insert D) hysterectomy
Construct a bar chart for the information on transplants given in the following table. OrganNumberLiver3200Heart2100Kidney8600Lung400
What will be an ideal response?