What is meant by the terms resistance and sensitivity?

What will be an ideal response?

These terms describe whether a certain strain of bacteria can be killed by a specific antimicrobial (sensitive to it) or if the antimicrobial will be ineffective (resistant).

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Which of the following statements is not true about ground reaction force (GRF)?

a. GRF is the upward counterforce from the ground against the downward force of a body. b. When walking, GRF is generated by the downward force of the foot pressing into the ground. c. The softer the ground is, the greater the GRF, and the easier it is to walk. d. To apply GRF to deep tissue massage, push the feet down into the ground while applying pressure.

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What is the primary benefit of performing an initial assessment?

a. It assesses the patient's financial status. b. It assesses the patient's need for care. c. It determines the validity of the call for help. d. It establishes the need for additional resources.

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