An insect or animal that transmits an infection or disease is referred to as:

a vehicle
a vector
a vomer
a fomite

a vector

Rationale: A vector is an insect or animal that transmits an infection. Examples could be fleas, ticks, or mosquitoes.

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What is the only major factor limiting the use of pressure-compensated Thorpe tube flowmeters?

a. Downstream resistance b. Effect of position (gravity) c. DISS connector availability d. Use with gases other than O2

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Volume-controlled (VC) modes of mechanical ventilation include which of the following?

1. VC continuous mandatory ventilation 2. VC intermittent mandatory ventilation 3. Volume-assured, pressure-controlled 4. Bilevel positive airway pressure a. 2 and 4 only b. 1, 2, 3, and 4 c. 1 and 2 only d. 1, 3, and 4 only

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