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20 Cards in this Set
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The relationship between organisms who occupy the same space but do not affect eachother is called:
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Neutralism
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A relationship that benefits one organism at the expense of the other is known as:
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Parasitism
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What process is an active transport mechanism?
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Phagocytosis
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Which organism causes GAS GANGRENE?
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Clostridium perfringes
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The simplest form of cell organization is the:
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Bacterium
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Which term describes microorganisms that are capable of producing disease under favorable conditions?
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Pathogens
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Syphilis is caused by:
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Treponema pallidum
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Malaria and amoebic dysentary are caused by:
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Protozoa
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Tachycardia
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fast heart rate
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Bradycardia
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slow heart rate
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INTER-
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between
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The position most commonly used for a tonsilectomy under local anesthesia is:
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Fowler's
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In the lateral chest position, a sandbag or padding is placed under the chest at axillary lever to:
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prevent pressure on the lower arm
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Ulnar nerve damage could result from
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use of an unpadded arm board
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Femoral nerve can be damaged if
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retractors are improperly placed during a pelvic surgery
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In the prone position, which nerve could be compressed against the humerus?
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Radial nerve
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A small pad placed under the pts head in the supine position helps relax which muscles?
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Strap
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How is the pt positioned for a c-section
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Supine with a bolster under right side
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What device is used when placing the pt in the operative position for a thyroidectomy?
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Shoulder roll
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What nerve can be damaged when placing the pt in fowler's position?
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Sciatic
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