In the United States, Every Clinical and Research Institution Requires

question 41

Multiple Choice

In the United States, every clinical and research institution requires that workers be protected from ________, a pathogen that is contracted almost exclusively from handling patient specimens (rather than from known exposure or accidents) .

• A) anthrax
• B) hepatitis B
• C) drug-resistant mycobacteria
• D) influenza

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Definitions:

Lymphatic System

A part of the immune system, consisting of a network of vessels, ducts, nodes, and organs that helps to maintain bodily fluid levels, defend against infections, and remove cellular waste.

Thrombocytes

Another term for platelets, which are blood cells involved in blood clotting.

Anaphylaxis

A severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that can occur rapidly after exposure to an allergen.

-phylaxis

A suffix denoting protective measures or actions taken to prevent disease.