What is the primary concern for an elderly patient who has fallen and has hip pain?
A. Risk of hypothermia
B. Internal bleeding from a hip fracture
C. Infection at the injury site
D. A spinal cord injury
Select your answer:
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Blood types and Blood Components › ViewWhich blood type is the universal donor?
A. Type A
B. Type B
C. Type AB
D. Type O
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Which of the following best describes the differences between the classic and alternate complement pathways?
A. The classic pathway results in the lysis of the target cell, which is not the case with the alternate pathway.
B. The alternate pathway requires antibody for initiation, and the classic pathway is antibody-independent.
C. The classic pathway is more active than the alternate pathway.
D. The alternate pathway typically requires C3b for activation, while the classical pathway typically requires antigen-antibody complexes.