A Febrile and Pneumonic Illness First Named in 1976 by Scientists

question 5

Multiple Choice

A febrile and pneumonic illness first named in 1976 by scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) who were investigating an epidemic of pneumonia among Pennsylvania State American Legion members attending a convention in Philadelphia is known as:

• A)Philadelphia pneumonia.
• B)legionnaires' disease.
• C)tuberculosis.
• D)rheumatic fever.

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Definitions:

NPO

An abbreviation for the Latin phrase "nil per os," meaning "nothing by mouth," used in medical instructions to indicate that a patient should not consume any food or drink.

Prone Position

Refers to lying flat, especially face downward.

Spine

the central support structure of the vertebral column, consisting of vertebrae that extend from the skull to the pelvis.

Trendelenburg Position

A medical position where the patient's legs are elevated higher than the head, often used to improve venous return to the heart.