Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 81%
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Passage / Scenario
A 20-year-old female attending college is found unconscious in her dorm room. She has a fever and a noticeable rash.Which of the following tests is most likely to be performed first?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Fever and rash with unconsciousness suggest infection, making blood cultures the priority to identify the cause.