An acute, often fatal, infectious bacterial disease caused by the introduction of pathogenic spores, which enter the body through a contaminated puncture wound, is____.
A. pertussis
B. diphtheria
C. tetanus
D. rubeola
E. mumps
C. tetanus
Tetanus is caused by direct contact through a deep cut.
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Building codes usually exclude surface treatments such as paint and wallpaper that are no thicker than ___ inch
A) 1/10 (2.5) B) 1/16 (1.6) C) 1/22 (1.1) D) 1/28 (0.9)
When ladders are stored for extended periods it is important that they be supported by ____ support point(s).
A. no more than one B. at least one C. two D. more than two
The ________ nervous system signals blood vessels to constrict or dilate
A) parasympathetic B) sympathetic C) central D) peripheral
Johan Brown leaves his doctor's office with a referral diagnosis for rheumatoid arthritis. What does this mean?
a. Mr. Brown has been referred to a rheumatologist for an appointment. b. Mr. Brown's physician needs more information before confirming the diagnosis. c. Mr. Brown has most of the symptoms of this condition, but not all of them. d. Mr. Brown's insurance plan will not pay for this visit.