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jazziefee

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The individual admitted to the hospital who is at the greatest risk for acquiring a hospital-acquired infection is
 
  1. A 2-month-old infant with a head injury from being dropped.
  2. A 10-year-old with a hairline fracture from sliding into third base.
  3. A 6-year-old who fell off the monkey bars and has three broken ribs.
  4. A 17-year-old with an elevated blood alcohol level.

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An instructor explains that the microorganism Rickettsia rickettsii causes Rocky Mountain spotted fever. A student demonstrates understanding of the subject by stating:
 
  1. Rocky Mountain spotted fever is spread by ticks.
  2. Rocky Mountain spotted fever is caused by eating undercooked ground meat.
  3. Rocky Mountain spotted fever is caused by spores that live in dead tissue.
  4. Rocky Mountain spotted fever can lie dormant in nerve endings for years.


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welcom1000

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1

Answer to Question 2

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jazziefee

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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