If a patient becomes infected as the result of a contaminated instrument, the form of disease transmission that occurred was by

droplet contact.
direct contact.
indirect contact.
airborne contact.

indirect contact.

Rationale: indirect contact – The patient contacts the microorganism through another means, such as a contaminated surface, instrument, supplies, or equipment.

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Which of the following has/have been shown to injure the alveolar-capillary membrane? 1. Excessive pressures 2. Excessive tidal volumes 3. Increased intracranial pressures 4. Pulmonary hypertension

a. 1, 2, and 4 only b. 2 and 3 only c. 4 only d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

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The medical office purchased a piece of examination equipment for $7,895.35. Two years later, the equipment was sold to another office for $4,895.25. How much money did the first medical office lose in the sale of the equipment?

What will be an ideal response?

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