Which of the Following Statements Is True Concerning Susceptibility to Pertussis

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true concerning susceptibility to pertussis?

• A)Neonates will be immune the first few months.
• B)If mother has had the disease, infant will receive passive immunity.
• C)Children younger than 1 year seldom contract this disease.
• D)Most children are highly susceptible from birth.

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Definitions:

Tidal Volume

The volume of air inhaled or exhaled during a normal respiratory cycle.

Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia

A lung infection that develops in patients who are on mechanical ventilation.

Mechanical Ventilation

A method of assisting or replacing spontaneous breathing by mechanically moving breathable air into and out of the lungs.

Enteral Feedings

The delivery of nutrients directly into the digestive tract through a tube, for individuals who cannot consume food orally.