The return of the pH to normal range following an acid-base imbalance is called:

The best method for detection of Chlamydia trachomatis is:

Scotochromogenic mycobacteria produce pigment:

Hansen’s bacillus is another name for:

Calculate the anion gap for the following data: Sodium 132 mmol/L Potassium 3.5 mmol/L Chloride 93 mmol/L CO2 25 mmol/L

Mycobacterium fortuitum-chelonae rapidly grows:

Mycobacterial media containing egg, glycerol and potato:

The two storage forms of iron are:

Primary compensation during respiratory acidosis occurs by:

A nurse is assessing a patient’s risk for pressure injuries using the Braden Scale. The patient is bedbound, has a high level of moisture due to incontinence, and reports a poor appetite. Which factors should the nurse be most concerned about in this assessment?