The Causative Agent in a Case of Sepsis Can Be

question 59

Multiple Choice

The causative agent in a case of sepsis can be isolated by _______.

• A) inoculating blood agar with a sample of the patient's blood
• B) sending a blood sample to the CDC laboratories in Atlanta
• C) performing a Kirby-Bauer assay on a sample of the patient's blood
• D) centrifugation of the blood to separate cells and plasma

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Definitions:

Heat

A form of energy transferred between two objects due to a temperature difference, often leading to changes in the state or temperature of a substance.

Exothermic Reaction

A chemical reaction that releases energy to its surroundings, usually in the form of heat.

Energy Diagram

A graphical representation of the energy levels of reactants and products during a chemical reaction.

Endothermic Processes

Chemical or physical processes that absorb heat energy from the surrounding environment.