____ is a suboptimal body temperature, one that, if allowed to persist, is incompatible with life.

To detect pain and tenderness, muscle resistance, superficial masses, and for relaxation, the provider would use which technique?

a. Light palpation b. Deep percussion c. Light percussion d. Deep palpation

Acetic acid's (vinegar) disinfectant action is due to its:

A. acidity, which neutralizes a cell's bases. B. interference with a cell's metabolism. C. acidity, which denatures the cell's proteins. D. acting as a buffer.