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______ children are more likely to develop otitis media because the ________ is shorter and less likely to drain.

Serological tests use _______ to detect _______.

The bacterial “halos” on this CNA plate are produced by the bacterial virulence factor _________.   

People with latent TB should be treated with antibiotics:

Two patient urine specimens were tested with standard urinalysis reagent strips.  Based on the results below, which patient would you suspect has a UTI? Normal Patient 1 Patient 2 Leukocytes (LEU) NEGATIVE MEDIUM (++) NEGATIVE Nitrate (NIT) NEGATIVE NEGATIVE NEGATIVE pH 4.5-8.0 7 6.5 Blood (BLO) NEGATIVE MEDIUM (++) NEGATIVE Specific Gravity (SG) (varies) 1.002 1.005 Ketones (KET) NEGATIVE NEGATIVE NEGATIVE Glucose (GLU) NEGATIVE NEGATIVE 500 mg/ml

A lab technician used a 5 microliter loop to spread a patient urine sample onto CNA agar.  The next day she counted 100 colonies.  Does this patient have significant bacteruria?  (cutoff = ≥1 X 105 CFU/ml)

During a UTI, WBC’s like neutrophils migrate from the ______ to the ______ as part of the inflammatory response.

Glossopharyngeal breathing is used to increase the inspiratory capacity when there is severe weakness of the muscles used during inspiration. This technique of breathing is typically used for which of the following populations?

A cough is considered productive or non-productive. Secretions should be assessed based on all of the following characteristics EXCEPT?

The patient has weakness in the scalenes, serratus posterior superior, and sternocleidomastoid muscles. He/she would have difficulty performing which activities during respiration?