Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and Western blot tests are used to confirm which of the following diagnoses?
A. Diabetes mellitus
B. HIV infection
C. Gout
D. Coronary artery disease
E. Anemia
B. HIV infection
Western blot and ELISA tests are used to confirm HIV infection.
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Of the actions described, which indicates proper care of a patient who has experienced a partial-thickness burn to the hand?
A) Gently push the fingers together prior to applying a sterile dressing B) Carefully remove rings prior to applying a dry sterile dressing C) Carefully drain blisters to decrease pressure on the underlying tissues D) Clean dirt and debris from the burn prior to applying an antibiotic ointment
Which of the following are characteristics of cardiac muscle?
A. It is under voluntary control and has intercalated discs. B. It is self-exciting and controls blood vessels. C. It is slow to contract and relax and is under voluntary control. D. It produces peristalsis and has intercalated discs. E. It has intercalated discs and is self-exciting.