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when can an individual receive Serum HAV Ig for pre/post exposure prophylaxis? (Ans- pre: - <2 weeks before a trip - under 2 years old post: - up to 2 weeks post-exposure transmission of HBV (Ans- mucosal contact with infected blood or body fluid (saliva, semen) pathophysiology of HBV (Ans- exposure to HBV --> cell-medicated immune response in cell nucleus --> Cytotoxic T cells and NKC are sent to the virus to release inflammatory cytokines --> initiation of infl...

Epidemiology is defined as? (Ans- the study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in specified populations and the application of this knowledge to the control of health problems What are the core Epidemiological Functions? (Ans- Surveillance Field Investigations Analytic Studies Evaluation Linkages Policy What type of science is Epidemiology? (Ans- Quantitative What does measurement focus on in Epidemiology? (Ans- Distribution and Determ...

What item is more commonly found on a phlebotomy tray? (Ans- multi-sample needle Of the choices provided, only the multi-sample needle would be commonly found on a phlebotomy tray. The typical length of such a needle varies from 1 to 1.5 inches, much longer than the 5/8 inch needle commonly used for injections. Neither sterile water nor saline are used in typical phlebotomy procedures, but do have other uses. Sterile water may be used in rehydrating a medication for injection. Normal saline...

The patient reports feeling faint, and slumps forward during a venipuncture. After calling for assistance, which of the following actions should the phlebotomist take next? (Ans- remove the needle When performing venipuncture, sudden swelling is observed at the insertion site. Which of the following actions should the phlebotomist take? (Ans- Release the tourniquet, removed the needle, and immediately apply pressure at the site Which of the following is an appropriate alternative to usin...

Inflammation of the stomach's mucosal lining (may involve the entire stomach or a region) (Ans- Gastritis _________Can be a mild, transient irritation, or it cab be a severe ulceration with hemorrhage (Ans- Acute Gastritis _________ Usually develops suddenly and is likely to be accompanied by nausea and epigastric pain (Ans- Acute Gastritis _________ Gastritis develops gradually. (Ans- Chronic Gastritis Gastritis can be further categorized as erosive or nonerosive (Ans- Ch...

Which unused items may be re-served to another customer? (Ans- Prepackaged items such as soup crackers. What is NOT considered a safe way to thaw frozen meat? (Ans- Under hot running water. How should a cloth used for wet-wiping be stored? (Ans- In a bucket of sanitizing solution. Where should the scoop for the ice machine be stored between uses? (Ans- In a protected and designated location. Which symptom must be reported to your regulatory authority when it afflicts a food han...

What is Rawls's position on the just distribution of income and wealth in a society? Unequal unless a more equal distribution would benefit everyone Based on effort, talent, and accomplishments Equal unless an unequal distribution would benefit everyone Always equal (Ans- Equal unless an unequal distribution would benefit everyone What is not true of John Rawls's original position? Involves dropping a veil of ignorance Leads to an entitlement view of justice Assumes that...

allows blood to flow directly from the right atrium into the left atrium to bypass pulmonary circulation (Ans- foramen ovale carries blood from the umbilical vein to inferior vena cava; allows some blood to bypass the liver (Ans- ductus venosus atrial contraction; systole; p wave (Ans- atrial depolarization max volume of air that can be exhaled following maximal inhalation (Ans- vital capacity allows blood in pulmonary artery to flow directly into the descending aorta to bypa...

Which of the following is not true? A. Entering shallow water causes the base of a wave to slow. B. Entering shallow water forces wave energy upward, making the wave crest unstable and causing it to break. C. If the top of a wave moves faster than the bottom, the wave will tend to break. D. Both the first and third answers are true. (Ans- B. Entering shallow water forces wave energy upward, making the wave crest unstable and causing it to break. Which of the following is/are true? A. S...

Which of the following body movements would most likely be used to indicate liking? (Ans- close proximity Which type of facial expression will likely receive the most attention? (Ans- angry Two men are arguing at the bar when the smaller one says something unkind about the other's mother. The bigger fellow glares straight ahead at his opponent. He is using a nonverbal signal that is best described as being an (Ans- affect display Which of the following statements about distance i...