10. A 28-year-old male patient returns from a trip to a trop…

10. A 28-year-old male patient returns from a trip to a tropical region, where he stayed in rural areas with limited sanitation. A few days after returning, he develops fever, chills, and fatigue. He also complains of abdominal discomfort and diarrhea. Lab tests confirm the presence of an intestinal protozoan infection.  Which of the following is the most likely mode of transmission for the patient’s infection?

48. A patient with cancer is admitted to the hospital.  It i…

48. A patient with cancer is admitted to the hospital.  It is noted that she has Alopecia(loss of hair).  The nurse is reviewing anatomy related to this finding and understands that the area found under the skin that contains epithelial tissue along with blood supply is called _____________? 

5.  A 60-year-old male patient is diagnosed with a serious i…

5.  A 60-year-old male patient is diagnosed with a serious infection. After further investigation, the physician suspects that the infection is caused by Streptococcus, a bacterium that can be found living on or in the body and is responsible for a wide range of diseases. The patient is started on an appropriate course of antibiotics to address the infection. Which of the following best describes Streptococcus bacteria?