Which of the Following Clinical Parameters Are Important to Determine

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following clinical parameters are important to determine a positive response to ACT?
I. Changes in sputum color
II. Breath sounds
III. Vital signs
IV. Lung mechanics

• A) I, II, and III only
• B) II and III only
• C) III and IV only
• D) II, III, and IV only

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Definitions:

Fimbriae

Short, hair-like structures on the surface of some bacteria that help in attachment to host tissues and in the transfer of genetic material.

Electron Microscope

A microscope capable of producing high-resolution, highly magnified images through the use of an electron beam (rather than light). Transmission electron microscopes (TEMs) produce images of thin sections; scanning electron microscopes (SEMs) produce images of surfaces.

Actinomycetes

A group of Gram-positive bacteria known for their soil-dwelling habits and significant role in the decomposition of organic materials.

Peptidoglycan

A complex polymer found in the cell walls of most bacteria, providing structural strength and shape.