Why is it important to rinse the animal’s mouth before administering general anesthesia?


Rinsing out the mouth removes pieces of feed and debris that could be aspirated or forced into
the trachea during intubation.

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How does fraud impact health care?

a. Payment for fraudulent services increases the cost of care for everyone. b. Clinics involved in fraud may be forced to close, reducing the availability of services. c. Fraud is so rampant that it has little impact on health care. d. a and b

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Which of the following is most effective for reducing the incidence of injury or illness in skiing or other outdoor activities?

a. Clinical care b. Public access c. Prevention d. Emergency personnel

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The outermost layer of the kidney is the renal ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Which of the following statements about immunity is TRUE?

A) Lymphocytes are involved in specific immunity. B) Mast cells are eosinophils that migrate into the tissues. C) Most specific antibodies are present are birth. D) Cell-mediated immunity uses antibody formation to combat pathogens.

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