A 27-Year-Old Man Comes to the Emergency Department Due to Several

question 143

Multiple Choice

A 27-year-old man comes to the emergency department due to several hours of right foot pain and swelling.  The patient says he was working in his barn last night and stepped on an old nail.  This morning, he awoke with pain near the injury site.  It has increased throughout the day and is accompanied by progressive swelling.  The patient has no chronic medical conditions and takes no medications.  Temperature is 38.1 C (100.6 F) , blood pressure is 135/75 mm Hg, and pulse is 95/min.  The right foot is swollen with some erythema around the injury site.  Radiographic imaging reveals gas in the tissues.  Surgical exploration shows extensive tissue necrosis.  Culture from the site reveals gram-positive rods.  Which of the following best describes the mechanism of action of the toxin responsible for the necrotic effects seen in this patient?

• A)Actin depolymerization
• B)Carbohydrate degradation
• C)Elongation factor ribosylation
• D)Phospholipid splitting
• E)Plasminogen activation
• F)Presynaptic acetylcholine release inhibition
• G)T-cell hyperstimulation

Understand the role of ethics and emotional intelligence in management.

Understand the key concepts and applications within the field of organizational behavior.

Identify ethical and socially responsible behaviors in organizations.

Recognize the importance and methods of decision-making in organizations.

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Definitions:

Cell Phone Users

Individuals who use mobile phones as a means of communication, entertainment, information, and more.

Texting

The act of sending and receiving short electronic messages between two or more mobile devices.

Cultural Difference

The divergence in behaviors, values, practices, and beliefs among cultures, impacting communication, interaction, and understanding between people from distinct backgrounds.

Individualism

The principle of being independent and self-reliant, often prioritizing personal goals over collective ones.