Which body part or system does a virus enter before spreading to the rest of the body? spinal fluid

cell < correct answer

intestinal tract

bloodstream

The following statement about pathogens are true except for one, which statement is not true? a. pathogens belong in the human body b. pathogens can cause infectious diseases c. some pathogens can be classified as animals d. pathogens can multiply inside a host organism

Why is the first step in responding to life-threading situations to assess the situation?

A92-year-old man with a 45-year history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is intubated in the icu because of a bout of viral pneumonia that fails to improve after 72 hours of antibiotics. although the inspired fraction of oxygen is 100%, the patient's po2 remains at 57 mmhg. positive-end expiratory pressure (peep) is added to allow the inspired fraction of oxygen. twelve hours after the introduction of peep the patient suddenly become hypotensive. at the same time, his oxygen saturation drops from 92% to 61%. on physical examination, his bp is 80/50 mmhg and his pulse is 124/min. he has distended neck veins and distant heart sounds. which of the following would also most likely be seen on this patient's physical examination? - absence of breath sounds in the right hemithorax- high amplitude carotid artery upstroke- a pleural friction rub- pulsus alternans- splenomegaly