The term "common cold" refers to
a. a bacterial infection of the upper respiratory tract.
b. a nonbacterial infection of the upper respiratory tract.
c. a bacterial infection of the lower respiratory tract.
d. an infection with tuberculosis organisms.
ANS: B
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Physician Karl Landsteiner contributed to the development of modern medicine by creating the contemporary system of:
A) identifying the genetic code (DNA). B) blood-group classification. C) ultrasound technology. D) surgical-instrument sterilization.
Which of the following statements regarding the AED and defibrillation is correct?
A. The AED will not analyze the rhythm of a moving patient. B. Defibrillation is the first link in the American Heart Association chain of survival. C. The AED will shock any rhythm not accompanied by a pulse. D. CPR should be performed for 5 minutes before using the AED.