Which of the following is not a portal of entry for infectious agents?

A. the fingernails
B. the respiratory tract
C. the gastrointestinal tract
D. wounds


Answer: A

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The patient's target heart rate is 180, but he develops severe chest pain, shortness of breath, and diaphoresis at a heart rate of 135. What should be done?

A) Continue the test until the heart rate reaches 153, which will be the 85% needed for a valid test. B) Stop the test immediately. C) Give the patient a nitroglycerin tablet sublingually and then continue the test. D) Continue the test until the target heart rate is reached.

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For category 60, what is the fourth digit used to identify?

A) the site B) the approach C) the procedure D) none of the above

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The term for blockage of a vessel is:

A) clot B) hematoma C) thrombosis D) occlusion

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