Individuals who lack a spleen are especially susceptible to infection with organisms that are
A) encapsulated. B) the causative agents of urinary tract infections.
C) normal oral flora. D) considered unusual isolates.
A
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Your patient is a 23-year-old female who is 30 weeks pregnant. She choked on some cheese while eating a piece of pizza. When asked if she can speak, she replies "yes," although with some difficulty. Your next step should be to:
A) perform a series of abdominal thrusts. B) perform a series of chest thrusts. C) ask the patient to cough as hard as she can. D) attempt to remove the bolus of cheese with Magill forceps.
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The mammalian diving reflex is most prominent in:
a. experienced swimmers. b. deep-water divers. c. adults in warm water. d. young children.
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