While assessing a patient with altered mental status, you note a catheter-like device projecting from the center of the patient's pelvic area. This is most likely a(n):

A) Ostomy
B) Indwelling urinary catheter
C) Intraventricular shunt
D) Suprapubic catheter


D) Suprapubic catheter

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A) 32°F B) 212°F C) 100°F D) absolute zero

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Which of the following is/are necessary to fulfill the legal duty of preparedness in a dental office?

a. Basic emergency equipment b. Knowledge to administer basic life support c. Training in basic emergency treatment d. All of the above

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What is required under the HIPAA "administrative simplification" provision?

a. National coding classification systems b. National employer and provider identifiers c. Implementation of ICD-10-CM d. Implementation of an electronic data interchange (EDI)

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In 1991 Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard with the primary purpose of reducing or eliminating occupational exposure to HIV, HCV, and HBV.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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