What factors may affect the onset of periodontal diseases?
A) Plaque
B) Host defense mechanisms
C) Exogenous antimicrobial agents
D) All of the above
A
Explanation: A) Periodontal diseases arise because of complex changes in plaque ecology and are affected by many factors in the host's protective responses. Current research indicates that bacteria growing in biofilms may be resistant to the effects of host defense mechanisms and exogenous antimicrobial agents.
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The ongoing assessment in the critically injured trauma patient with spinal injuries should be done:
A) every 15 minutes. B) at least every five minutes. C) every minute. D) once on the way to the hospital.
When assessing the abdomen, which sequence should the Paramedic follow?
A. Inspection, auscultation, palpation, and percussion B. Auscultation, inspection, percussion, and palpation C. Inspection, palpation, auscultation, and percussion D. Palpation, inspection, percussion, and auscultation