The Nurse Correctly Understands the Primary Diagnostic Characteristic of Pertussis

question 21

Multiple Choice

The nurse correctly understands the primary diagnostic characteristic of pertussis is:

• A)Raised red rash.
• B)A whoop sound on inspiration.
• C)Tightening of the jaw muscles.
• D)Gagging and vomiting.

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Definitions:

Reproduces

The biological process by which new individual organisms are created from their parents.

Red Blood Cells

are cells in the bloodstream that transport oxygen from the lungs to body tissues and carbon dioxide back to the lungs.

Liver

A vital organ present in vertebrates and some other animals, performing a wide range of functions including detoxification, protein synthesis, and the production of biochemicals necessary for digestion.

Excavates

A diverse group of single-celled organisms, including both free-living species and parasites, characterized by their unique cell structure and mode of mobility.