A 6-Year-Old Boy Is Brought to the Emergency Department by His

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Multiple Choice

A 6-year-old boy is brought to the emergency department by his parents with a 2-day history of fever and headaches.  The parents report that he vomited once this afternoon.  All of his vaccinations are up-to-date and he has no significant past medical history.  His temperature is 38.7 C (102 F) .  Examination shows mild pharyngeal erythema in addition to neck stiffness.  Cerebrospinal fluid analysis reveals the following: Which of the following infectious agents is most likely to have caused this patient's illness?

• A)Coronavirus
• B)Cryptococcus neoformans
• C)Enterovirus
• D)Mumps virus
• E)Neisseria meningitidis
• F)Streptococcus agalactiae
• G)Streptococcus pneumoniae

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Definitions:

Control Circuit

An electrical circuit designed to control the operation of devices in a system, often through the use of relays, switches, and timers.

Momentary

Describes a brief, transient action, especially in the context of switches or signals, where the effect lasts only as long as the actuating force is applied.

Holding Contacts

Contacts within a relay or starter that maintain the circuit's state even after the actuating force is removed.