Which of the following BEST defines "intra-abdominal adhesions"?
A. Fibrous bands that form between organs and/or tissues within the abdominal cavity, which most commonly after an injury or during postoperative recovery
B. An intestinal condition in which part of the small intestine folds in on itself, thereby creating a telescope-like compression as the walls of the small intestine rub together
C. An abnormal presence of air or gas within the pleural cavity, which can cause pain, difficult breathing, or lung collapse
D. A bacterial infection that causes pneumonia, sinusitis, ear infections, peritonitis, and many other pathologies
A
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a. Resolve not to allow it under any circumstance and stay strong. b. Establish policies and create a professional image and environment that are clearly non-sexual. c. When trouble arises, take steps to stop a client from taking things too far. d. Recognize that everyone is human and subject to urges. Be forgiving of the little things and stand firm on the bigger transgressions.
When can a pharmacy technician complete the order on a telephoned prescription?
a. When a patient is requesting a refill b. When the physician is known to the pharmacy technician c. When the pharmacist has given permission d. Pharmacy technicians can never accept a prescription over the phone.
The performance of an act that is wholly wrongful and unlawful may be classified as:
a. nonfeasance b. malfeasance c. misdemeanor d. misfeasance
Children living in single-parent households are statistically more at risk for child abuse.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)