A patient admitted with a pulmonary condition would most likely need the services of which of the following allied health professionals?

A patient involved in an altercation was struck in the ribs with a baseball bat. Your assessment reveals intact skin with significant bruising to the right lateral chest. When palpating this area you note instability and crepitus to the rib cage. An OEC Technician would recognize a:

a. thoracic injury secondary to penetrating trauma. b. chest injury caused by blunt trauma. c. pulmonary injury caused by penetrating trauma. d. chest wall injury caused by acceleration forces.

All the following are methods by which human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) can be transmitted except

a. Fecal/oral b. Parenteral c. Sexual contact d. Transfusion