Your Patient Has Pneumonia

question 59

Multiple Choice

Your patient has pneumonia.Since there are so many microorganisms causing pneumonia,what might be the best test to do first for identification of the agent?

• A)an antibody test
• B)a culture from a lung aspirate
• C)a skin test
• D)a Gram stain of a saliva specimen

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Definitions:

Procedural Memory

Long-term memory of motor skills, habits, and ways of doing things, which can be recalled without conscious effort; sometimes called implicit memory.

Speed of Mental Processes

The rate at which the brain processes information, including perception, memory, and problem-solving.

Comprehension Skills

The ability to understand, process, and interpret written or spoken language.

Long-Term Memory

Storage of virtually unlimited capacity that holds information for long periods.