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jenna1

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A patient who was paralyzed in an automobile crash is receiving rehabilitation. This is an example of which type of health care service?
 
  a. primary c. tertiary
  b. secondary d. chronic

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What is the term used to describe an object that has become contaminated with a microorganism?
 
  a. flora c. vector
  b. fomite d. droplet


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Chelseyj.hasty

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

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Primary care is general health promotion or protection against specific illnesses. Secondary care is early detection and intervention. Tertiary care is restorative and rehabilitative activities to obtain optimal level of functioning.

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A vehicle or fomite is merely an object that has been contaminated with a microorganism. These may be objects such as toys, hospital supplies, instruments, dishes, cups, or surgical dressings.


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