Which term means a sudden and widespread outbreak of a disease within a population group or area?

a. Pandemic
b. Epidemic
c. Endemic
d. Systemic


b. Epidemic

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All of the following are safety guidelines that should be followed by medical assistants working in physician's office laboratories EXCEPT _________

a. Do not draw material up through a pipette using suction from the mouth. b. Keep a first-aid manual and supplies available. c. Keep fingernails short and well-manicured; artificial nails should not be excessive in length. d. Be sure hands are dry when transferring reagent bottles.

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In 1886 the American Federation of Labor (AFL) was headed by whom?

A) George Meany B) Samuel Gompers C) James Hoffa D) John L. Lewis

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Which of the following factors has minimal or no impact on the effectiveness of the patient's cough?

a. Lung recoil b. Airways resistance c. Lung volume d. Pulmonary vascular resistance

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How does the documented history help identify the number of diagnosis?

What will be an ideal response?

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