Carriers That Shed and Transmit Pathogens a Long Time After

question 44

Multiple Choice

Carriers that shed and transmit pathogens a long time after they have recovered from an infectious disease are called ______ carriers.

• A) asymptomatic
• B) passive
• C) incubation
• D) chronic
• E) convalescent

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Definitions:

Nutritional Assessment

A comprehensive analysis of an individual’s nutritional status using medical history, dietary history, physical examination, and laboratory data.

Nasogastric (NG) Tube

A flexible tube inserted through the nose into the stomach for feeding or drainage purposes.

Residual Volume

The volume of air remaining in the lungs after a forced exhalation, ensuring gas exchange continues even between breaths.

Irrigation

The process of cleaning a wound or body part by flushing with water or a medical solution to remove debris and infections.