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the symbiotic relationship of two organisms of different species in which one gains some benefit such as protection or nourishment and the other is not harmed or benefited.

a toxin produced by a microorganism and excreted into its surrounding medium

produced or arising from within a cell or organism

the presence of bacteria in the blood

the type of bacteria that is spherical or ovoid in form

a prokaryotic one-celled microorganism of the Kingdome Monera, existing as free-living organisms or as parasites, multiplying by binary fission and having a large range of biochemical properties

During cardiopulmonary resuscitation, a 13-year-old child is intubated and receiving manual ventilation and chest compressions. Vascular assess has not been established. Which of the following medications can be instilled through an endotracheal tube?

Which of the following are early signs of respiratory distress in a small child?

An infant born at 28 weeks’ gestation is intubated and receiving mechanical ventilatory support on the following settings: Mode PC-IMV PIP: 18 cm H 2O PEEP: 4 cm H 2O Mandatory rate: 40/minute FIO 2: 0.45 The following data are available: Heart rate: 120 beats/minute SPO 2: 92% Auscultatory findings: Scattered coarse rhonchi bilaterally Which of the following should the respiratory therapist do?

A respiratory therapist is assessing an 8-month-old infant with suspected bronchiolitis. Prior to auscultating the chest, what should the respiratory therapist do to minimize the chance of auscultating distorted breath sounds?