Which of the following represents an example of atypical community-acquired pneumonia?
a. Haemophilus influenzae
b. Legionella pneumophila
c. Staphylococcus aureus
d. Streptococcus pneumoniae
ANS: B
Legionella species, Chlamydophilia pneumoniae, and Mycoplasma pneumoniae together account for 10% to 20% of cases. These latter organisms, called atypical pathogens, vary in frequency in recent reports, depending on the age of the patient population, the season of the year, and geo-graphical locale.
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Which of the following statements about the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is MOST accurate?
A. ANSI develops many of the performance standards used in North America. B. ANSI standards are always adopted by the Standards Council of Canada. C. ANSI does not develop consensus standards; it accredits member organizations that do. D. ANSI is primarily a testing laboratory that does not develop consensus standards.
A(n) ________ is a handheld instrument with a light that is used to view the inner eye structures.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).